thraex

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Latin

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Alternative forms

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  • Thraex
  • traex (Vulgar or Late Latin, Pompeiian inscriptions)

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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Noun

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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 arenam intrat et pugnat(please add an English translation of this usage example)

Declension

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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
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