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Aug 4, 2000 13:58
23 yrs ago
Latin term

simplex munditiis

Non-PRO Latin to English Other
motto
Proposed translations (English)
0 +2 free from ornament

Proposed translations

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free from ornament

The source is Horatius, Carmina I, 5. The meaning of "free from ornament" is chaste, pure. Usually said about young innocent girls.
The expression has been later used by several other poets, Milton, etc.
Peer comment(s):

agree Kirill Semenov
1505 days
agree Mariusz Rytel (X)
1822 days
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