Horace
- 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.
- Proper noun. (given name, male) .
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