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Ariovistus

[ ar-ee-oh-vis-tuhs ]

noun

  1. flourished c71–58 b.c., Germanic leader of the Suevi.


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A devouring host of one hundred and twenty thousand Germans had formerly passed the Rhine under the command of Ariovistus.

Ariovistus himself found a small boat, in which, with one or two followers, he succeeded in getting across the stream.

Now the army of Ariovistus was mixed, and there is reason for believing that even Slavonians were to be found in it.

Lastly, let us take the name of the German king, Ariovistus, brought before us by Cæsar.

The cavalry of Ariovistus also took their stand at an equal distance.

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