ides
noun
In the ancient Roman calendar, a day falling roughly in the middle of each month; specifically, the 15th of March, May, July, or October, or the 13th of other months.
Etymology
From Latin idus, perhaps from Etruscan, originally marking the day of the full moon in the lunar calendar.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"Julius Caesar was assassinated on the Ides of March in 44 BC."
- 2.
"Beware the Ides of March became a famous literary warning."
- 3.
"The ancient Romans paid debts on the Ides of each month."
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Fun Fact
Shakespeare immortalized the Ides of March in his play about Caesar. A soothsayer warns Caesar to "beware the Ides of March" - the day he would be stabbed 23 times by senators.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 4 letters (I, D, E, S)
Scrabble Value: 5 points
Tip: Look for common letter combinations like "ID" at the start of words.
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