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tetricus

Dictionary entries

  • tetricus, tetrica, tetricum:

    Adjective · 1st declension

    Frequency:
    Uncommon
    Dictionary:
    Cassell's Latin Dictionary

    = harsh, gloomy, severe;

    Entry →
    nom. sg. (m.)

Examples

  • Marcus Valerius Martialis (Martial)

    Liber XII

    Marcus Valerius Martialis (Martial)

    "...anus Atque olei stillam daret enterocelicus unctor, Udorum tetricus censor et asper erat: Frangendos calices effundendumque Falernum Clamabat..."
  • Marcus Valerius Martialis (Martial)

    Liber VI

    Marcus Valerius Martialis (Martial)

    "...pudet, ah, pauca rogasse Iouem. At quam non tetricus, quam nulla nubilus ira, quam placido nostras legerat..."

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