A name, often associated with betrayal after the Roman general who famously betrayed Julius Caesar.
From Latin 'Brutus,' possibly meaning 'heavy' or 'dull.' The historical Brutus became so famous for his betrayal that his name became synonymous with traitor in many languages.
Brutus shows how one person's actions can permanently attach meaning to a name—'et tu, Brute?' are possibly the most famous words in Shakespeare, and his name has meant 'traitor' for 2,000 years!
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