Vulgar words in Conspiracy of Catiline and the Jurgurthine War (Page 1)
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"By this army returning from Asia was the origin of foreign luxury imported into the city.----At entertainments--were introduced players on the harp and timbrel, with _buffoons_ for the diversion of the guests."
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Professor Anthon, who quotes this passage, says that _histrio_ "here denotes a buffoon kept for the amusement of the company."