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  • adjective Pertaining or relating to that ancient people who resided in Italy.
  • noun A member of the Aequi.

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Examples

  • As long as the Hernicans remained unsubdued the Aequi had frequently co-operated with them in sending help to the Samnites, but after their final subjugation almost the whole of the Aequian nation threw off the mask and openly went over to the enemy.

    The History of Rome, Vol. II 1905

  • There is no dispute, however, as to the Romans retiring from the citadel of Carventum after a long and ineffectual siege, and recovering Verrugo after committing great depredations and securing much booty in both the Volscian and Aequian territories.

    The History of Rome, Vol. I 1905

  • The doleful report from Tusculum and the groundless fears of the City were followed by a laurelled despatch from Postumius announcing the victory of Rome and the annihilation of the Aequian army.

    The History of Rome, Vol. I 1905

  • During this interval, an immense body of men from all the Volscian and Aequian cities came into camp, fully expecting that when the Romans heard of their arrival they would make a nocturnal retreat.

    The History of Rome, Vol. I 1905

  • The Volscians, under the leadership of Cluilius, the Aequian, were the first to come, and drew lines of circumvallation round the enemy's walls.

    The History of Rome, Vol. I 1905

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