Wiktionary (2.00 / 1 vote) Rate this definition: profit (Noun) Total income or cash flow minus expenditures. The money or other benefit a non-governmental organization or individual receives in exchange for products and services sold at an advertised price. profit (Noun) Benefit, positive result obtained.
Romans definitely gambled on Gladiators. They loved to watch people battle it out to the death. One of the roots of law is in Ancient Rome. 2  Ancient Roman Law, though not the first law, did havâ¦. 3  Ancient Roman Clothing Ancient Roman clothing was originally made from wool that was homespun. 4  Over time, garments were made with linen, cotton, and even silk.
Spilling salt, which was once used as part of a Roman soldier's salary and hence as money was believed to not only be wasteful, but bad luck. Throwing some of the spilled salt over your left shoulder would be throwing it into the Devil's eyes, thus blinding him to your mistake. + 24 others found this useful.