Hamilcar

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

Hămilcar (Amilcar), ăris, m.

I A general , son of Gisgo , slain in besieging Syracuse , Cic. Div. 1, 24, 50; Val. Max. 1, 7, ext. 8.—

II Hamilcar Barca, the father of Hannibal , Cic. Off. 3, 26, 99; Nep. Ham.; Liv. 21, 2 sq.; Val. Max. 6, 6, 2; Sil. 1, 72 al.