Vespasian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A Roman cognomen, notably borne by Titus Flavius Vespasianus, the Roman emperor from 69 to 79 CE.
  2. A surname.
noun
  1. vespasienne

Pronunciation

/vɛsˈpeɪ.ʒən/ /vɛsˈpeɪ.ʒi.ən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Sumxr-Vespasian.wav

Word forms

Vespasian vespasians

Etymology

From Middle English Vespasian, from Latin Vespasiānus.

Related words

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