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vervex

vervex, a wether

vervex (berbex and verbex), ēcis, m., a wether.
  • I Lit., Varr. L. L. 5, § 98 Müll.; id. ap. Non. 189, 30; Plaut. Capt. 4, 2, 40 (820); Cic. Leg. 2, 22, 55.—
  • II Transf., a name for a stupid fellow, qs. mutton-head, Plaut. Merc. 3, 3, 6 (567); Auct. ap. Sen. Const. 17, 1; Juv. 10, 50.

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