Perdiccas

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

Perdiccas and Perdicca, ae, m., = Περδίκκας.

I Perdiccas , a Macedonian general under Alexander the Great , Curt. 3, 9, 7; 4, 3, 1; 7, 6, 19; Cic. Tusc. 5, 12, 34; Just. 13, 2, 5; 13, 6, 6; Nep. Eum. 3, 5.—

II The name of three kings of Macedonia , esp. Perdiccas III. , Just. 7, 4, 5; 7, 5, 6.