Meaning & use
Tarquin
The name of the last royal dynasty of ancient Rome, most notably Tarquinius Superbus, its final king.
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According to legend, Tarquin the Proud was overthrown, leading to the founding of the Roman Republic.
Historians debate how much of the story of Tarquin and Lucretia is factual.
A note on using this word
Tarquin also survives today as an uncommon given name of Latin origin, used mainly in Britain.
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