milites gloriosi

A form of miles gloriosus — A standard character in ancient comedy and in modern comedy depicting ancient military figures: the bravado-filled, self-important, swaggering soldier.

Meanings

milites gloriosi1

noun
  1. pluralplural of miles gloriosus

Milites Gloriosi2

noun
  1. pluralplural of Miles Gloriosus
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