"Plautus" meaning in English

See Plautus in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˈplɔːtəs/ [UK], /ˈplaʊtəs/ [UK], /ˈplɔtəs/ [US], /ˈplɑtəs/ [US], /ˈplaʊtəs/ [US]
Etymology: From Latin Titus Maccius Plautus, the latter two names traditionally held to be stage names, from plautus (“flat-footed, flap-eared”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|Titus}} Latin Titus, {{m|la|Maccius}} Maccius, {{m|la|Plautus}} Plautus, {{m|la|plautus||flat-footed, flap-eared}} plautus (“flat-footed, flap-eared”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Plautus
  1. A Roman comic playwright (c. 254 – 184 BC) of the Old Latin period. Wikipedia link: Plautus Categories (topical): Ancient Rome, Comedy, Drama, Individuals Related terms: Plautine Translations (Roman comic playwright): Plautus (Hungarian)
    Sense id: en-Plautus-en-name-w9ST0r9J Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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