Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Daffodil, a Roman whom Paul salutes (Rom. 16:11). He is supposed to have been the private secretary of the emperor Claudius. This is, however, quite uncertain.
Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
(stupidity), a dweller at Rome, (Romans 16:11) some members of whose household were known us Christians to St. Paul. Some have assumed the identity of this Narcissus with the secretary of the emperor Claudius; but this is quite uncertain.
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898) & Schaff's Bible Dictionary
NARCIS'SUS (daffodil), a Christian at Rome to whom Paul sends greeting. Rom 16:11. He is otherwise unknown. The name was a common one.
Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)
astonishment; stupidity
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