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Terence

te·rence

UK/ˈtɛɹəns/ US/ˈtɛrʌns/ uncommon

noun

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dramatist of ancient Rome (born in Greece) whose comedies were based on works by Menander (190?-159 BC)

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From Latin Terentius, 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.

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