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the public horse

public horse

also: equus publicus

The horse maintained at state expense for a citizen enrolled in the eighteen equestrian centuries; its removal by the censors was a public disgrace.

Mentioned in 5 works (6 total)

The History of Rome, Book 5 history · 1 mention
The History of Rome, Book 24 history · 1 mention
The History of Rome, Book 27 history · 1 mention
The History of Rome, Book 29 history · 1 mention
The History of Rome, Book 39 history · 2 mentions

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