Horace
English
Etymology
From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Latin Horatius, a Roman family name of obscure origin, possibly from Etruscan.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Horace (plural Horaces)
- Quintus Horatius Flaccus, a poet and philosopher of the Roman Augustan Age. Born 65 B.C.E. in Venusia, died 27 November, 8 B.C.E. in Rome. Horace was a contemporary and friend of Virgil. Although of low birth, Horace was admired by the Emperor Augustus and was offered, but refused, to become his private secretary.
- A male given name from Latin
Related terms
- Horry (diminutive)
Translations
poet
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male given name
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Further reading
- “Horace”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.