May 10th, 2023 Latin of the Day - "Brevitas delectat."
"Brevitas delectat."
"Brevity is pleasing." - Could not find a source for this one other than the notation "medieval," but it is certainly true!
a.d. VI Idus Maias anno A.U.C. MMDCCLXXVI
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Showing posts with label Medieval Latin. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Thursday, April 27, 2023
April 27th, 2023 Latin of the Day - "Sors aspera monstrat amicum."
April 27th, 2023 Latin of the Day - "Sors aspera monstrat amicum."
"Sors aspera monstrat amicum."
"Harsh fate/bad luck/bitter circumstance reveals a friend." - The idea that you an tell who your real friends are because they stand by you even when your circumstance - your luck - has turned harsh.
a.d. V Kalendas Maias anno A.U.C. MMDCCLXXVI
Sunday, April 23, 2023
April 23rd, 2023 Latin of the Day - "ad vitam aut culpam"
April 23rd, 2023 Latin of the Day - "ad vitam aut culpam"
"ad vitam aut culpam"
"for life or until fault" - a medieval, feudal practice of granting property or privileges that last for one's entire life, but can be revoked upon some misdeed by the recipient. The grant is for life . . . as long as one doesn't screw up.
a.d. IX Kalendas Maias anno A.U.C. MMDCCLXXVI
Sunday, January 15, 2023
January 15th, 2023 Latin of the Day - "Cucullus non facit monachum."
January 15th, 2023 Latin of the Day - "Cucullus non facit monachum."
"Cucullus non facit monachum."
"The cowl does not make the monk."
~ Medieval Expression
a.d. XVIII Kalendas Februarias anno A.U.C. MMDCCLXXVI
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