A Goth or Celt leader who once conquered Rome even though being outnumbered, imortalized the Latin word meaning “woe unto the conquered” or “suffering to the conquered,” Raiding Celtic tribes under the leadership of Brennus ravage Rome and occupy the city for three months. Offended by the dirty conditions of the city they demand a ransome to leave the Romans alone. Brennus demands his weight in gold and when the Romans complain that the scales they are using are innaccurate he throws his sword on the scales to be weighed as well with the cry "VAE VICTUS" - (Woe to the Vanquished).
by Strayline March 2, 2005
by matt September 17, 2004
Ta Vae is to be great. Most often used when talking about person (s) that are good at many things that they do. To Ta Vae is to be an Jack of all trades. Ta meaning The and Vae meaning Greatest. When spelled with in two parts it is mainly used when refering to an male.
by The Guru Tgreat September 8, 2010
When you are set on a certain word count on an essay, story, etc but it ended up being more than expected
by Mingkii September 27, 2021