Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Latin term or phrase:
dum vivimus, vivamus, labore et honore
English translation:
while we live(are alive) let us live by work and honor
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Desco
Feb 3, 2008 04:01
16 yrs ago
Latin term
dum vivimus, vivamus, labore et honore
Latin to English
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Idioms / Maxims / Sayings
Newspaper slogan
The above saying is located at the top of the front page of a newspaper, along with the date, volume and issue number, publisher, etc. According to the owner, the saying means:
"Let Us Live, While We're Living, By Labor and Honor"
Not being well-versed in Latin, I am not certain how close to or far off from the mark this is. Any help is much appreciated!
"Let Us Live, While We're Living, By Labor and Honor"
Not being well-versed in Latin, I am not certain how close to or far off from the mark this is. Any help is much appreciated!
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Feb 14, 2008 12:24: Desco Created KOG entry
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while we live(are alive) let us live by work and honor
close enough, you can take your pick
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Note added at 11 days (2008-02-14 12:24:17 GMT) Post-grading
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glad I could help!
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Note added at 11 days (2008-02-14 12:24:17 GMT) Post-grading
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glad I could help!
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Comment: "Thanks for your help, Desco!"
1 day 15 hrs
Let's enjoy life while we are alive. Labour with honour.
I'd say, Let's enjoy life while we are alive. Labour with honour be our guide.
Dum vivimus, vivamus. (Anon.)
While we live, let us really live.
Labore et honore. (motto)
Labor and honor.
http://www.ancientsites.com/aw/Post/67334
Have a look at M'Chlery's family motto.
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jkmacmul/namemeanin...
Dum vivimus, vivamus. (Anon.)
While we live, let us really live.
Labore et honore. (motto)
Labor and honor.
http://www.ancientsites.com/aw/Post/67334
Have a look at M'Chlery's family motto.
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jkmacmul/namemeanin...
3 days 22 hrs
Stephen C. Farrand
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United States
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Let us live while we can, by our own efforts and with dignity.
Freer, idiomatic, hits the sense.
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