Associations to the word «Decius»
Noun
Adverb
Dictionary definition
DECIUS, noun. Emperor of Rome who was proclaimed emperor against his will; his reign was notable for his severe persecution of Christians (201-251).
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.