Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

Mamurius

American  
[muh-moor-ee-uhs] / məˈmʊər i əs /

noun

Roman Legend.
  1. a smith who made 11 copies of the Ancile to prevent thieves from recognizing the original.


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Mamurius was a little taller and slenderer, and very clever with his hands.

From Project Gutenberg

Marcia was watching over her mother, who was very ill, when Mamurius came to the door with a basket of herbs and gave her a handful.

From Project Gutenberg

When the guests were all at the house, Marcus Colonus offered a sacrifice at the family altar and pronounced certain ancient words, explaining that he now gave his daughter to the young Mamurius and set her free from every obligation that kept her at home.

From Project Gutenberg

Then Mamurius lifted her in his strong arms and carried her through the door.

From Project Gutenberg

She and Mamurius repeated together the prayers that thousands of young couples had repeated since first their people had homes.

From Project Gutenberg