Orcus

Definitions

1. The Etruscan and Roman god of the underworld.
   Roman
2. A plutino and planetoid, possibly a dwarf planet; sometimes referred to as the “anti-Pluto”. Its moon is Vanth.

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Examples

“Then ſhall our footmen lie⟳ within the trench, And with their Cannons mouth’d like⟳ Orcus gulfe Batter the wales, and we will enter⟳ in: And thus the Grecians ſhalbe conquered.”

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