The term BRUTUS FOE can be broken down into four crossword solutions: ECCE (4 letters), CATO (4 letters), AVIS (4 letters), and OVA (3 letters). ECCE is a Latin phrase meaning 'BEHOLD' or 'lo, here'. CATO was a Roman statesman and philosopher who opposed Julius Caesar and was a friend of Brutus. Avis is Latin for 'BIRD', and OVA is the plural form of the Latin word for 'EGG'. Together, these solutions represent Brutus' foe, Julius Caesar, who was famously assassinated by Brutus and his allies.