Brixia

A New Latin Dictionary by Charlton T. Lewis Ph.D. and Charles Short, LL. D.

Brixia, ae, f., = Βριξία,

I a town in Gallia Cisalpina, now Brescia , Liv. 5, 35, 1; 32, 30, 6; Plin. 3, 19, 23, § 132; Just. 20, 5; Cat. 67, 32 ( id. 33 and 34 suspicious; v. Sillig N. cr. ).—

II Derivv.

A Brixĭānus , a, um, adj., of or pertaining to Brixia : Galli, Liv. 21, 25, 14: porta, Tac. H. 3, 27.—Subst.: Brixĭāni , ōrum, the Brixians , Inscr. Orell. 1971.—

B Brixĭensis , e, adj., of Brixia (post-class.): episcopus, Aug. Ep. 222 ( id. Haeres. 41: Brixianus).

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