Attila
['ætilə]
Definition
(noun.) king of the Huns; the most successful barbarian invader of the Roman Empire (406-453).
Edited by Allison--From WordNet
Examples
- Hereafter the Huns, so far as that name goes in Europe, the Huns of Attila, disappeared out of history. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Mihiragula, their most capable leader, has been called the Attila of India. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- In the midst of this intemperate riot, Attila alone, without change of countenance, maintained his steadfast and inflexible gravity. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Priscus describes how bards chanted before Attila. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Attila's ravages in North Italy were checked by an outbreak of fever in 452. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- In 451 Attila declared war on the western empire. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Attila's capital was rather a vast camp and village than a town. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- This disaster by no means exhausted Attila's resources. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Attila continued to speak of her as his affianced bride, and to use the relationship as a pretext for aggressions. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- It was while the Vandals were still in Africa that a great leader, Attila, arose among the Huns. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
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