Brewer's: Catilines

and Cethegi (The). Synonyms for conspirators who hope to mend their fortunes by rebellion.

“The intrigues of a few impoverished Catilines and Cethegi.” —Motley: Dutch Republic.

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
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