Decian

adjective

De·​cian

ˈdēsh(ē)ən

: of or relating to the Roman emperor Decius who persecuted the Christians

the Decian persecution

Word History

Etymology

Gaius Messius Quintus Trajanus Decius †a.d. 251 Roman emperor + English -an

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