much in so little. I would really would like to learn and find new meaning in the old text. Beautiful and an exceptional language.A Mari Usque Ad Mare - From sea to sea (Motto of Canada)
A Posteriori - Reasoning from effects to causes
A Priori - Reasoning from causes to effects
Ad Astra - To the stars
Ad Eundem - Of admission to the same degree at a different university
Ad Hoc - For this purpose
Ad hominem - To the individual. Relating to the principles or preferences of a particular person, rather than to abstract truth. Often used to describe a personal attack on a person.
Ad Libitum - At one's pleasure, usually abbreviated ad lib
Ad Litem - For a lawsuit or action
Ad Nauseum - To a sickening extent
Ad Referendum - Subject to reference
Ad Rem - To the point
Ad Vitam - For life
Ad Vitam Aeternam - For all time
Ad Vitam Paramus - We are preparing for life (My high school's motto!)
Agnus Dei - Lamb of God
Anno Domine - In the year of our Lord. Usually abbreviated A.D.
Annuit Coeptis - He (God) has favoured our undertakings (part of the great seal of the United States, usually seen on the back of a U.S one dollar bill)
Annus Bisextus - Leap year
Ante Bellum - Before the war. Usually used to describe the United States before the U.S. Civil War (1861-65). Typically spelled antebellum in English.
Ante Meridiem - Before noon. Usually abbreviated A.M.
Armis Exposcere Pacem - They demanded peace by force of arms. An inscription seen on medals.
Ars Gratia Artis - Art for art's sake. The motto of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Audere Est Facere - To dare is to do. Motto of the British football team, Tottenham Hotspur ('Spurs)
Bona Fide - In good faith, sincerely
Carpe Diem - Enjoy the day; pluck the day when it is ripe. Seize the day.
Caveat Emptor - Let the buyer beware
Ceteris Paribus - All things being equal
Cogito Ergo Sum - I think, therefore I am (Rene Descartes)
Corpus Delicti - Literally the body of the crime. The substance or fundamental facts of crime.
De Mortius Nil Nisi Bonum - Of the dead say nothing but good.
Dei Gratia - By the grace of God. This appears on all British, Canadian, and other British Commonwealth coins and is usually abbreviated D.G. (see Fidei Defensor and Indiae Imperator)
Deo et Patriae (For God and Country)
Deus Ex Machina - Literally God from a machine. Describes a miraculous or fortuitous turn of events in a work of fiction.
Deus Vobiscum - God be with you.
Dies Irae - Day of wrath; Day of judgement
Dies natalis - Birthday
Discere Docendo - To learn through teaching
Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus - Never Tickle a Sleeping Dragon. This is the motto of Harry Potter’s alma mater, Hogwart’s school of witchcraft and wizardry
Domine dirige nos (Lord, direct us)
Dum spiramus tuebimur - While we breathe, we shall defend. Motto of the U.S 133rd Field Artillery Regiment.
E Pluribus Unum - From many, one (Motto of United States of America)
Errare Humanum Est - To err is human
Et Alia - And others
Et Cetera - And the rest. Often abbreviated etc. or &c.
Ex Cathedra - From the chair, i.e. Speaking from a Bishop's seat or professional chair, speaking with authority. A Cathedra is the seat reserved for a Bishop in a cathedral.
Ex Gratia - Done or given as a favour and not under any compulsion
Ex Libris - From the Library (of).
Ex Officio - According to Office
Ex Post Facto - After the fact
Ex Tempore - Off the cuff, without preparation
Exampli Gratia - For the sake of example, for instance. Usually abbreviated e.g.
Exeunt Omnes - All go out. A common stage direction in plays
Facta Non Verba - Deeds not words
Fide Suorum Regnat - "He reigns by the faith of his people" Inscription on the 1939 Canadian silver dollar, minted to commemorate the 1939 Royal tour.
Fidelis ad Mortem (Faithful unto Death), NYPD motto
Fidelus Paradus" (Faithful & Prepared)
Fidei Defensor - Defender of the Faith. This is usually abreviated F.D. or Fid. Def. and appears on the obverse of British coins. (see Dei Gratia)
Flagrante Delicto - Literally while the crime is blazing. Caught red-handed, in the very act of a crime.
Floreat Regina - Regina, may it flourish. The motto of the City of Regina, Saskatchewan Canada.
Gloria In Exelsis Deo - Literally, Glory to God in the highest. Highest in this phrase means heaven, i.e. Glory to God in Heaven
Habeas Corpus - Literally that you have a body. A writ requiring that a detained individual be brought before a court to decide the legality of that individual's detention.
Habemus Papam - We have a father. The cheer raised by the waiting crowds when a pope is elected.
Homo nudus cum nuda iacebat - Naked they lay together, man and woman. Quoted in The Name of the Rose, First day, Sext.
Ibid. - In the same place (in a book). Abbreviation for ibidem.
Ibidem - See ibid.
Id Est - That is to say. Usually abbreviated i.e.
Iesus - Jesus. There is no 'J' in classic Latin.
Iesus Hominum Salvator- Usually abbreviated IHS this means Jesus is the saviour of all people.
Iesus Nazerenus Rex Iudaeorum - Usually abbreviated INRI. The title card placed on Christ's cross by Pontius Pilate (John 19:19), it means Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.
In Absentia - In their absence
In Actu - In practice
In Camera - In secret or private session; not in public
In Capite - In chief
In Extenso - At full length
In Extremis- In the last agonies
In Forma Pauperis - In the form of a poor person; in a humble or abject manner
In Infinitum - To infinity; without end
In Limine - On the threshold, at the very outset
In Loco - In the place of
In Loco Parentis - In the place of a parent
In Medias Res- Into the midst of affairs
In Memoriam - To the memory of
In Nubibus - In the clouds; not yet settled
In Partibus Infidelium - In parts inhabited by unbelievers
In Perpetuum - To all time
In Pontificalibus - In the proper vestments of a pope or cardinal
In Propria Persona - In his or her own person
In Situ - In its original place; in position
In Statu Quo - In the same state
In somno securitas (In sleep there is safety)
In Terrorem - As a warning; in order to terrify others
In Toto - As a whole, absolutely, Completely
In Transitu - In passing, on the way
In Utero - In the uterus
In Vacuo - In a vacuum or empty space
In Vino Veritas - Truth comes out under the influence of alcohol.
In Vitro - In a test tube (literally glass)
In Vivo - Within the living organism
Indiae Imperator - Emperor of India. Usually abbreviated Ind. Imp. Appeared on the obverse of British and British Empire coins before 1948.
Integer Vitae Scelerisque Purus - Blameless of life and free from crime
Inter Alia - Amongst other things
Inter Alios - Amongst other persons
Inter Caesa et Porrecta - There's many a slip twixt cup and lip
Inter Nos - Between ourselves
Inter Partes - Made between two parties
Inter Se - Between or among themselves
Inter Vivos - Between living persons
Ipse Dixit - Unproven assertion resting on the speaker's authority (literally He himself said)
Lapsus Linguae- A slip of the tongue
Lingua Franca- A common language
Lupus in Fabula- Speak of the devil
Lux Mea Christus- Christ is my light
Manus in Mano- Hand in hand
Manus Manum Lavat- Literally Hand washes Hand. Taken to mean One hand washes the other or scratch my back and I'll scratch yours.
Margaritas ante Porcos- Pearls before swine
Mea Culpa- Through my own fault
Mea Maxima Culpa- Through my very great fault
Melitae Amor- Love of Malta
Membrum Virile- The virile member; penis.
Memento Mori- A reminder of death, such as a skull (literally remember that you have to die)
Memento Vivere- A reminder of life (literally remember that you have to live)
Missa Solemnis- Literally, Solemn Mass. The High Mass.
Mitto tibi navem prora puppique carentem- I send you a ship without a bow or a stern. This is a rebus puzzle by Cicero. A ship, navem, without it’s first and last letter spells ave, which means greetings in Latin.
Mollia Tempora Fandi- Times favourable for speaking
Multum in Parvo (Much in Little)
Mutatis Mutandis- With the necessary changes
Nihil Sub Sole Novum- Nothing new under the sun
Nolite te Bastardes Carborundorum- Don't let the bastards grind you down. Not true Latin, as the word Carborundorum is not true Latin, like copacetic.
Non Compos Mentis- Not of sound mind.
Non Sequitur- An inference or conclusion which doesn't follow from its premises (literally It Does Not Follow)
Non Timetis Messor- Don't Fear the Reaper
Nosce te ipsum- Know thyself
Novus Ordo Seclorum- A new order for the ages (appears on the U.S. one-dollar bill)
Nunc Dimittis- Literally Now you send forth. Abbreviation of Luke 2:29.
Nullius in verba (On the word of no one)
Omnia Mihi Lingua Graeca Sunt- It's all Greek to me.
Optimus Parentibus- To my excellent parents. A common dedication in a book.
Opus Dei - Work of God
Ora et labora - pray and work, Funk’s alma mater
Pater Noster- Our Father. The first words of the Lord's Prayer in Latin.
Per Accidens- By Accident
Per Annum- By the Year
Per Ardua Ad Astra- Through Difficulty To The Stars. Motto of the RCAF, RAF and RAAF.
Per Capita- By heads
Per Consequens- By Consequence
Per Contra- On the other side
Per Diem- By the day
Per Fas et Nefas- By right and wrong
Per Incurium- Through carelessness
Per Mensem- Every Month
Per Pares- By his peers
Per Procurationem- By Proxy or Deputy
Per Saltum- By a leap or all at once
Per Se- By or in itself
Per Stirpes - By stocks or families
Persona non Grata - Unacceptable Person
Post Coitem - After sexual intercourse
Post Mortem - After death
Post Partum - After childbirth
Post Scriptum - Written later. A postscript, usually abbreviated P.S.
Post Tenebras, Lux - After darkness, light
Praemonitus, Praemunitus- Forewarned is Forearmed
Prima Facie- At first sight; on the face of it.
Primus Inter Pares- First Among Equals
Pro Bono Publico- For the public good
Pro Forma - For form's sake
Pro Hac Vice- For this occasion only
Pro Rata- Proportionally
Pro Re Nata- For an occasion as it arises
Pro Tanto- So far
Pro Tempore- Temporarily
Pro Utilitate Hominum - ''For the Faith'' and ''In the Service of Humanity/Mankind' - ST John Ambulance motto
Quid Pro Quo- One thing for another; something for something
Quis Custodiet ipsos custodes- Who shall guard the guards?
Quo Vadis, Domine- Where are you going, Lord?
Quod Vide- Which See, usually abbreviated q.v.
Quod Erat Demonstrandum- Which was to be demonstrated. Usually abbreviated Q.E.D.
Quod Erat Faciendum- Which was to be done.
Quod Erat in Veniendum- Which was to be found.
Requiscat in Pace- May he rest in peace. Usually abbreviated R.I.P.
Romani Ite Domum- Romans go home!
Semper Fidelis- Always Faithful. Motto of the United States Marine Corps and H.M.S. Exeter
Senatus Populusque Romanus- For the senate and people of Rome. Often abbreviated SPQR. Seen as a tattoo on Russell Crowe's left arm in the movie, Gladiator.
Sic Semper Tyrannis- Thus ever to tyrants. The motto of the State of Virginia. John Wilkes Booth is supposed to have shouted this phrase as he jumped to stage of Ford's Theater after shooting Abraham Lincoln.
Sic Transit Gloria Mundi- Thus passes away the glory of the world.
Sine Die- Without a day being specified
Sine Qua Non- Indispensable
Sperate Miseri Caveat Felices- When miserable, hope; When happy beware
Sub Poena- Under penalty of …. The source of the English word subpoena which is a writ issued by a court requiring one's attendance at that court.
Sub Rosa- Secretly or in confidence. Literally means under the rose.
Tempus Fugit- Time flies
Trinitas in unitate (United in the Trinity)
Ultima Ratio- Final sanction
Ultra Vires- Beyond the powers or legal authority
Ut Prosint Omnibus Conjuncti (United for the common good)
Ut humiliter opinor - In my humble opinion
Ut Omnes Videant (So That All May See)
Veni, Vidi, Vici- I came, I saw, I conquered
Veritas et Virtus (Truth and Virtue)
Ventis Secundis- Literally with winds aft. With a favourable wind. The motto of H.M.S. Hood. These words were supposedly spoken by Admiral Sir Samuel Hood during the battle of Martinique.
Via Dolorosa- The way of sorrow. The route in Jerusalem followed by Jesus Christ to his crucifixion.
Vice Versa- The positions being reversed
Videlicet- That is to say; To wit; Namely
Vita mutatur, non tollitur- Life is changed, not taken away
Vivat Regina- Long live the queen
Vivat Rex- Long live the king
Viz. - Abbreviation of Videlicet
Ex Obscuris Lux (From Darkness, Light)
A Posteriori - Reasoning from effects to causes
A Priori - Reasoning from causes to effects
Ad Astra - To the stars
Ad Eundem - Of admission to the same degree at a different university
Ad Hoc - For this purpose
Ad hominem - To the individual. Relating to the principles or preferences of a particular person, rather than to abstract truth. Often used to describe a personal attack on a person.
Ad Libitum - At one's pleasure, usually abbreviated ad lib
Ad Litem - For a lawsuit or action
Ad Nauseum - To a sickening extent
Ad Referendum - Subject to reference
Ad Rem - To the point
Ad Vitam - For life
Ad Vitam Aeternam - For all time
Ad Vitam Paramus - We are preparing for life (My high school's motto!)
Agnus Dei - Lamb of God
Anno Domine - In the year of our Lord. Usually abbreviated A.D.
Annuit Coeptis - He (God) has favoured our undertakings (part of the great seal of the United States, usually seen on the back of a U.S one dollar bill)
Annus Bisextus - Leap year
Ante Bellum - Before the war. Usually used to describe the United States before the U.S. Civil War (1861-65). Typically spelled antebellum in English.
Ante Meridiem - Before noon. Usually abbreviated A.M.
Armis Exposcere Pacem - They demanded peace by force of arms. An inscription seen on medals.
Ars Gratia Artis - Art for art's sake. The motto of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Audere Est Facere - To dare is to do. Motto of the British football team, Tottenham Hotspur ('Spurs)
Bona Fide - In good faith, sincerely
Carpe Diem - Enjoy the day; pluck the day when it is ripe. Seize the day.
Caveat Emptor - Let the buyer beware
Ceteris Paribus - All things being equal
Cogito Ergo Sum - I think, therefore I am (Rene Descartes)
Corpus Delicti - Literally the body of the crime. The substance or fundamental facts of crime.
De Mortius Nil Nisi Bonum - Of the dead say nothing but good.
Dei Gratia - By the grace of God. This appears on all British, Canadian, and other British Commonwealth coins and is usually abbreviated D.G. (see Fidei Defensor and Indiae Imperator)
Deo et Patriae (For God and Country)
Deus Ex Machina - Literally God from a machine. Describes a miraculous or fortuitous turn of events in a work of fiction.
Deus Vobiscum - God be with you.
Dies Irae - Day of wrath; Day of judgement
Dies natalis - Birthday
Discere Docendo - To learn through teaching
Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus - Never Tickle a Sleeping Dragon. This is the motto of Harry Potter’s alma mater, Hogwart’s school of witchcraft and wizardry
Domine dirige nos (Lord, direct us)
Dum spiramus tuebimur - While we breathe, we shall defend. Motto of the U.S 133rd Field Artillery Regiment.
E Pluribus Unum - From many, one (Motto of United States of America)
Errare Humanum Est - To err is human
Et Alia - And others
Et Cetera - And the rest. Often abbreviated etc. or &c.
Ex Cathedra - From the chair, i.e. Speaking from a Bishop's seat or professional chair, speaking with authority. A Cathedra is the seat reserved for a Bishop in a cathedral.
Ex Gratia - Done or given as a favour and not under any compulsion
Ex Libris - From the Library (of).
Ex Officio - According to Office
Ex Post Facto - After the fact
Ex Tempore - Off the cuff, without preparation
Exampli Gratia - For the sake of example, for instance. Usually abbreviated e.g.
Exeunt Omnes - All go out. A common stage direction in plays
Facta Non Verba - Deeds not words
Fide Suorum Regnat - "He reigns by the faith of his people" Inscription on the 1939 Canadian silver dollar, minted to commemorate the 1939 Royal tour.
Fidelis ad Mortem (Faithful unto Death), NYPD motto
Fidelus Paradus" (Faithful & Prepared)
Fidei Defensor - Defender of the Faith. This is usually abreviated F.D. or Fid. Def. and appears on the obverse of British coins. (see Dei Gratia)
Flagrante Delicto - Literally while the crime is blazing. Caught red-handed, in the very act of a crime.
Floreat Regina - Regina, may it flourish. The motto of the City of Regina, Saskatchewan Canada.
Gloria In Exelsis Deo - Literally, Glory to God in the highest. Highest in this phrase means heaven, i.e. Glory to God in Heaven
Habeas Corpus - Literally that you have a body. A writ requiring that a detained individual be brought before a court to decide the legality of that individual's detention.
Habemus Papam - We have a father. The cheer raised by the waiting crowds when a pope is elected.
Homo nudus cum nuda iacebat - Naked they lay together, man and woman. Quoted in The Name of the Rose, First day, Sext.
Ibid. - In the same place (in a book). Abbreviation for ibidem.
Ibidem - See ibid.
Id Est - That is to say. Usually abbreviated i.e.
Iesus - Jesus. There is no 'J' in classic Latin.
Iesus Hominum Salvator- Usually abbreviated IHS this means Jesus is the saviour of all people.
Iesus Nazerenus Rex Iudaeorum - Usually abbreviated INRI. The title card placed on Christ's cross by Pontius Pilate (John 19:19), it means Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.
In Absentia - In their absence
In Actu - In practice
In Camera - In secret or private session; not in public
In Capite - In chief
In Extenso - At full length
In Extremis- In the last agonies
In Forma Pauperis - In the form of a poor person; in a humble or abject manner
In Infinitum - To infinity; without end
In Limine - On the threshold, at the very outset
In Loco - In the place of
In Loco Parentis - In the place of a parent
In Medias Res- Into the midst of affairs
In Memoriam - To the memory of
In Nubibus - In the clouds; not yet settled
In Partibus Infidelium - In parts inhabited by unbelievers
In Perpetuum - To all time
In Pontificalibus - In the proper vestments of a pope or cardinal
In Propria Persona - In his or her own person
In Situ - In its original place; in position
In Statu Quo - In the same state
In somno securitas (In sleep there is safety)
In Terrorem - As a warning; in order to terrify others
In Toto - As a whole, absolutely, Completely
In Transitu - In passing, on the way
In Utero - In the uterus
In Vacuo - In a vacuum or empty space
In Vino Veritas - Truth comes out under the influence of alcohol.
In Vitro - In a test tube (literally glass)
In Vivo - Within the living organism
Indiae Imperator - Emperor of India. Usually abbreviated Ind. Imp. Appeared on the obverse of British and British Empire coins before 1948.
Integer Vitae Scelerisque Purus - Blameless of life and free from crime
Inter Alia - Amongst other things
Inter Alios - Amongst other persons
Inter Caesa et Porrecta - There's many a slip twixt cup and lip
Inter Nos - Between ourselves
Inter Partes - Made between two parties
Inter Se - Between or among themselves
Inter Vivos - Between living persons
Ipse Dixit - Unproven assertion resting on the speaker's authority (literally He himself said)
Lapsus Linguae- A slip of the tongue
Lingua Franca- A common language
Lupus in Fabula- Speak of the devil
Lux Mea Christus- Christ is my light
Manus in Mano- Hand in hand
Manus Manum Lavat- Literally Hand washes Hand. Taken to mean One hand washes the other or scratch my back and I'll scratch yours.
Margaritas ante Porcos- Pearls before swine
Mea Culpa- Through my own fault
Mea Maxima Culpa- Through my very great fault
Melitae Amor- Love of Malta
Membrum Virile- The virile member; penis.
Memento Mori- A reminder of death, such as a skull (literally remember that you have to die)
Memento Vivere- A reminder of life (literally remember that you have to live)
Missa Solemnis- Literally, Solemn Mass. The High Mass.
Mitto tibi navem prora puppique carentem- I send you a ship without a bow or a stern. This is a rebus puzzle by Cicero. A ship, navem, without it’s first and last letter spells ave, which means greetings in Latin.
Mollia Tempora Fandi- Times favourable for speaking
Multum in Parvo (Much in Little)
Mutatis Mutandis- With the necessary changes
Nihil Sub Sole Novum- Nothing new under the sun
Nolite te Bastardes Carborundorum- Don't let the bastards grind you down. Not true Latin, as the word Carborundorum is not true Latin, like copacetic.
Non Compos Mentis- Not of sound mind.
Non Sequitur- An inference or conclusion which doesn't follow from its premises (literally It Does Not Follow)
Non Timetis Messor- Don't Fear the Reaper
Nosce te ipsum- Know thyself
Novus Ordo Seclorum- A new order for the ages (appears on the U.S. one-dollar bill)
Nunc Dimittis- Literally Now you send forth. Abbreviation of Luke 2:29.
Nullius in verba (On the word of no one)
Omnia Mihi Lingua Graeca Sunt- It's all Greek to me.
Optimus Parentibus- To my excellent parents. A common dedication in a book.
Opus Dei - Work of God
Ora et labora - pray and work, Funk’s alma mater
Pater Noster- Our Father. The first words of the Lord's Prayer in Latin.
Per Accidens- By Accident
Per Annum- By the Year
Per Ardua Ad Astra- Through Difficulty To The Stars. Motto of the RCAF, RAF and RAAF.
Per Capita- By heads
Per Consequens- By Consequence
Per Contra- On the other side
Per Diem- By the day
Per Fas et Nefas- By right and wrong
Per Incurium- Through carelessness
Per Mensem- Every Month
Per Pares- By his peers
Per Procurationem- By Proxy or Deputy
Per Saltum- By a leap or all at once
Per Se- By or in itself
Per Stirpes - By stocks or families
Persona non Grata - Unacceptable Person
Post Coitem - After sexual intercourse
Post Mortem - After death
Post Partum - After childbirth
Post Scriptum - Written later. A postscript, usually abbreviated P.S.
Post Tenebras, Lux - After darkness, light
Praemonitus, Praemunitus- Forewarned is Forearmed
Prima Facie- At first sight; on the face of it.
Primus Inter Pares- First Among Equals
Pro Bono Publico- For the public good
Pro Forma - For form's sake
Pro Hac Vice- For this occasion only
Pro Rata- Proportionally
Pro Re Nata- For an occasion as it arises
Pro Tanto- So far
Pro Tempore- Temporarily
Pro Utilitate Hominum - ''For the Faith'' and ''In the Service of Humanity/Mankind' - ST John Ambulance motto
Quid Pro Quo- One thing for another; something for something
Quis Custodiet ipsos custodes- Who shall guard the guards?
Quo Vadis, Domine- Where are you going, Lord?
Quod Vide- Which See, usually abbreviated q.v.
Quod Erat Demonstrandum- Which was to be demonstrated. Usually abbreviated Q.E.D.
Quod Erat Faciendum- Which was to be done.
Quod Erat in Veniendum- Which was to be found.
Requiscat in Pace- May he rest in peace. Usually abbreviated R.I.P.
Romani Ite Domum- Romans go home!
Semper Fidelis- Always Faithful. Motto of the United States Marine Corps and H.M.S. Exeter
Senatus Populusque Romanus- For the senate and people of Rome. Often abbreviated SPQR. Seen as a tattoo on Russell Crowe's left arm in the movie, Gladiator.
Sic Semper Tyrannis- Thus ever to tyrants. The motto of the State of Virginia. John Wilkes Booth is supposed to have shouted this phrase as he jumped to stage of Ford's Theater after shooting Abraham Lincoln.
Sic Transit Gloria Mundi- Thus passes away the glory of the world.
Sine Die- Without a day being specified
Sine Qua Non- Indispensable
Sperate Miseri Caveat Felices- When miserable, hope; When happy beware
Sub Poena- Under penalty of …. The source of the English word subpoena which is a writ issued by a court requiring one's attendance at that court.
Sub Rosa- Secretly or in confidence. Literally means under the rose.
Tempus Fugit- Time flies
Trinitas in unitate (United in the Trinity)
Ultima Ratio- Final sanction
Ultra Vires- Beyond the powers or legal authority
Ut Prosint Omnibus Conjuncti (United for the common good)
Ut humiliter opinor - In my humble opinion
Ut Omnes Videant (So That All May See)
Veni, Vidi, Vici- I came, I saw, I conquered
Veritas et Virtus (Truth and Virtue)
Ventis Secundis- Literally with winds aft. With a favourable wind. The motto of H.M.S. Hood. These words were supposedly spoken by Admiral Sir Samuel Hood during the battle of Martinique.
Via Dolorosa- The way of sorrow. The route in Jerusalem followed by Jesus Christ to his crucifixion.
Vice Versa- The positions being reversed
Videlicet- That is to say; To wit; Namely
Vita mutatur, non tollitur- Life is changed, not taken away
Vivat Regina- Long live the queen
Vivat Rex- Long live the king
Viz. - Abbreviation of Videlicet
Ex Obscuris Lux (From Darkness, Light)
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