solus

adverb or adjective

so·​lus ˈsō-ləs How to pronounce solus (audio)
: alone
often used in stage directions

Word History

Etymology

Latin

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of solus was in 1599

Dictionary Entries Near solus

Cite this Entry

“Solus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solus. Accessed 22 Mar. 2023.

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