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triarius

triarius

1 9.9
A soldier in the third, most experienced line of the Roman army
  • noun
  • Archaic
: triario
  • When the front lines broke, the triarius stepped forward to defend the Roman position.

Examples

  • The commander relied on the triarius to turn the tide during desperate moments.

  • A triarius was respected for his experience and bravery in battle.

  • The triarius was crucial in the battle strategy.

  • Many triarii fought bravely during the Roman wars.

  • The triarius stood firm, guiding the younger soldiers through the chaos of battle.

  • In times of crisis, the triarius was the veteran leader the troops looked up to for courage.

  • During the formation, the triarius prepared his shield to protect those behind him.

Surface Forms

triarius singular
triarii plural

Etymology

Triarius comes from the Latin tri- meaning 'three', because these soldiers formed the third line of the Roman army and were the most experienced men kept back to help when the front lines broke. So a triarius was a veteran soldier held as a strong reserve in desperate moments.