noun
a Roman who was an early Christian philosopher and statesman who was executed for treason; Boethius had a decisive influence on medieval logic (circa 480-524)
• Instance Hypernyms: ↑philosopher, ↑statesman, ↑solon, ↑national leader
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—Boethian, adj.
/boh ee"thee euhs/, n.
Anicius Manlius Severinus /euh nish"ee euhs man"lee euhs sev'euh ruy"neuhs/, A.D. 475?-525?, Roman philosopher and statesman.
Also, Boetius /boh ee"sheuhs/. Also called Boece.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.