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.)

    “I would rather not see such winds subside, which carry your slow ship away, although they leave me, cast down, on an empty shore, often, with clenched hand, calling you cruel.”
    —Propertius Sextus (c. 50–16 B.C.)

    “Even a faithful mistress can be bent by constant threats.”
    —Propertius Sextus (c. 50–16 B.C.)