I. noun Etymology: Latin, from Gaius ~ died 8 B.C. Roman statesman & patron of literature Date: 1542 a generous patron especially of literature or art, II. biographical name Gaius circa 70-8 B.C. Roman statesman & patron of literature
MAECENAS
Meaning of MAECENAS in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012