Glossary entry

Latin term or phrase:

Pignora fecundi pignora flenda thori

English translation:

The promises, the promises of a fertile bed which must be wept over

Added to glossary by Joseph Brazauskas
Sep 10, 2008 05:16
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Latin term

Pignora fecundi pignora flenda thori

Latin to English Other Anthropology Grave stone inscription
Seventh line of a grave stone inscription
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Sep 15, 2008 13:55: Joseph Brazauskas Created KOG entry

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The promises, the promises of a fertile bed which must be wept over

'Pignora' literally = 'pledges'' The woman was of child-bearing age but died before having children.
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