name, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A kind of wig. historical
2. 2
   A hairstyle brushed back from the forehead, popular at the time of the French Revolution, when it was an affectation to admire the Ancient Romans. historical

Proper Noun

1. 1
   a Roman cognomen.
2. 2
   A male given name.

Synonyms

All synonyms

benedict arnoldbetrayercockatriceconniverconspiratordouble agent

Example

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"Brutus stabs Caesar, and Caesar falls."

Etymology

From Latin Brutus.

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