Cassius
['kæsiəs]
Definition
(noun.) prime mover in the conspiracy against Julius Caesar (died in 42 BC).
Edited by Allison--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) A brownish purple pigment, obtained by the action of some compounds of tin upon certain salts of gold. It is used in painting and staining porcelain and glass to give a beautiful purple color. Commonly called Purple of Cassius.
Inputed by Bartholomew
Examples
- Neither was Young's excellent performance of Cassius lost upon me. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Another for styling Cassius the last of the Romans. Benjamin Franklin. Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin.
- For ever, and for ever, farewell Cassius! Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
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