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Roscian, a.|ˈrɒʃ(ɪ)ən|
[f. the name of Quintus Roscius Gallus († 62 b.c.), a famous Roman actor.]
Characteristic of Roscius as an actor; famous or eminent in respect of acting.
1636Heywood Challenge for Beauty Prol., Our (once applauded) Rosscian straine In acting such might be reviv'd againe. 1659T. Pecke Parnassi Puerp. 180 That Ben, whose Head deserv'd the Roscian Bayes, Was the first gave the Name of Works, to Playes. 1861Dickens Gt. Expect. xxx, The celebrated provincial amateur of Roscian renown. |