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Latin
Alternative forms
- Thraex
- traex (Vulgar or Late Latin, Pompeiian inscriptions)
Etymology
From Ancient Greek Θρᾷξ (Thrâix), whence also Thrāx (“Thracian”).
Pronunciation
Noun
thraex m (genitive thraecis); third declension
- (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
Third-declension noun (i-stem).
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