Sextus

Sextus

Sextus (abbreviated Sex., the feminine form is Sexta, not to be confused with Sixtus) is a common ancient Roman praenomen. It probably means "sixth" (cf. Latin sextus, "sixth"). Parallel praenomina are Secundus, Tertius, Quintus, Septimus, Octavius and Decimus. These names do not necessarily denote the order in which their bearers were born.

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Famous quotes containing the word sextus:

    Love can be put off, never abandoned.
    —Propertius Sextus (c. 50–16 B.C.)

    How often you, spurned, will run to my door, when your strong words shall have fallen into a sob, and a trembling horror will begin from your sad tears.
    —Propertius Sextus (c. 50–16 B.C.)

    Tell me who is able to keep his bed chaste, or which goddess is able to live with one god alone?
    —Propertius Sextus (c. 50–16 B.C.)