Philippus

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Phĭlipp|us, -ī. (fiˈlip.pus) masc.

1. ‘Philip,’ a name of Greek origin, borne notably by several kings of Macedon.

[Greek Φίλιππος Philippos "horse-lover".]

Loci

• αʹ Cicero, Ad Atticum 1.16:

In eo neque auctoritate neque gratia pugnat, sed quibus Philippus omnia castella expugnari posse dicebat, in quae modo asellus onustus auro posset ascendere.

He isn't fighting with authority or reputation in this matter, but the things Philip said any fort could be conquered with—at least, any fort you could send a donkey loaded with gold up to.