Horace

  1. Proper noun.  Quintus Horatius Flaccus, a poet and philosopher of the Roman Augustan Age. Born 65 (B.C.E.) in Venusia, died 27 November, 8 (B.C.E.) in Rome. Horace was a contemporary and friend of Virgil. Although of low birth, Horace was admired by the Emperor Augustus and was offered, but refused, to become his private secretary.
  2. Proper noun.  (given name, male) .

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