brutus

bru-tus · proper noun

imported

Definitions

proper noun

  1. 1.

    A Roman cognomen, most famously borne by Marcus Junius Brutus, one of Julius Caesar's assassins.

  2. 2.

    A male given name.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    Et tu, Brute? — expression of shock at betrayal by a trusted friend

Related words

See also: caesar, name

Etymology

From Latin "brutus" meaning heavy, dull, or stupid.