What is the definition of Valerius maximus? | Dictionary.net

VALERIUS MAXIMUS

\valˈi͡əɹɪəs mˈaksɪməs], \valˈi‍əɹɪəs mˈaksɪməs], \v_a_l_ˈiə_ɹ_ɪ__ə_s m_ˈa_k_s_ɪ_m_ə_s]\

Definitions of VALERIUS MAXIMUS

1910 - Warner's dictionary of authors ancient and modern

Sort: Oldest first

A Roman anecdotist and rhetorician of the first century A. D. He wrote nine books of "Memorable Doings and Sayings" of historical characters, Roman, Grecian, and barbarian, all still extant.

1910 - Warner's dictionary of authors ancient and modern
By Charles Dudley Warner

Word of the day

tinctura quininae ammoniata

A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].

View More

Nearby Words