thraex

See also: Thraex

Latin

Alternative forms

• traex (Vulgar or Late Latin, Pompeiian inscriptions)

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Θρᾷξ (Thrâix), whence also Thrāx (“Thracian”).

Pronunciation

• (Classical Latin) IPA^(key): /tʰrae̯ks/, [t̪ʰräe̯ks̠]
• (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA^(key): /treks/, [t̪rɛks]

Noun

thraex m (genitive thraecis); third declension

1. (historical, Ancient Rome) A gladiator bearing Thracian equipment (a small shield, short sword with curved blade and several pieces of armour).

   thraex intrat arena

   thraex intrat et pugnat

Declension

Third-declension noun (i-stem).

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	thraex	thraecēs
Genitive	thraecis	thraecium
Dative	thraecī	thraecibus
Accusative	thraecem	thraecēs thraecīs
Ablative	thraece	thraecibus
Vocative	thraex	thraecēs

Related terms

• Thrācia
• thrācius
• thrāx