RCDS MISC 2c: Sayings & Abbreviations Flashcards
1
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TRANSLATION
ā mare usque ad mare
A
from sea to sea
NB: This is the motto of Canada.
2
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TRANSLATION
per aspera ad astra
A
through difficult things to the stars
3
Q
TRANSLATION
a.m.
A
before noon
unabbreviated form = ante meridiem
4
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TRANSLATION
p.m.
A
after noon
unabbreviated form = post meridiem
5
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TRANSLATION
p.s.
A
written after
unabbreviated form = post scriptum
6
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TRANSLATION
c.
A
around
unabbreviated form = circa
7
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TRANSLATION
ca.
A
around
unabbreviated form = circa
8
Q
TRANSLATION
A.U.C
A
from the founding of the city
unabbreviated = ab urbe condita
9
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TRANSLATION
p.t.
A
for the time being
unabbreviated form = prō tempore
