Ho·ra·tius
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Definition of Horatius
: a hero in Roman legend noted for his defense of a bridge over the Tiber against the Etruscans
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“Horatius.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Horatius. Accessed 26 Jan. 2022.
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The first known use of Horatius was in 1587
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