Terence
WordNet
noun
(1) Dramatist of ancient Rome (born in Greece) whose comedies were based on works by Menander (190?-159 BC)
WiktionaryText
Etymology
, a Roman family name of obscure origin, borne by a Roman playwright and by early Christian saints.
- In Ireland it has been used to represent Turlough.
Proper noun
- . Popular in the U.K. in the mid-twentieth century.
Quotations
- 1867 Bret Harte: Condensed Novels: Terence Denville: Chapter I:
- "Very likely the ragged scion of one of those Irish gentry, who has taken naturally to 'the road'. He should be at school - though I warrant me his knowledge of Terence will not extend beyond his own name," said Lord Henry Somerset, aid-de-camp to the Lord Lieutenant.
- 1967 King Skills: Condensed Novels: Terence Ng: Chapter 1337:
- "Never have I seen someone as skilled as this one, this man, whose name was Terence Ng. He had insane skills, with power as strong as an elephant. He was able to take me down in one strike, leaving me breathless." replied Clement Ng, brother of Terence.