thraex
See also: Thraex
Latin
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Ancient Greek Θρᾷξ (Thrāîx), whence also Thrāx (“Thracian”).
Pronunciation
[edit]- (Classical Latin) IPA(key): [ˈtʰrae̯ks]
- (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): [ˈtrɛks]
Noun
[edit]thraex m (genitive thraecis); third declension
- (historical, Ancient Rome) A gladiator bearing Thracian equipment (a small shield, short sword with curved blade and several pieces of armour).
- thraex arenam intrat et pugnat ― The Thracian enters the arena and fights.
Declension
[edit]Third-declension noun (i-stem).
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | thraex | thraecēs |
| genitive | thraecis | thraecium |
| dative | thraecī | thraecibus |
| accusative | thraecem | thraecēs thraecīs |
| ablative | thraece | thraecibus |
| vocative | thraex | thraecēs |