How do I say “Brexit” in Latin?
Londinium, Britannia, 284 AD. The military commander Carausius is leading a movement to take Britannia out of the Imperium Romanum. He thinks there is a conspiracy between locals and foreigners to take control of power in Roma, orchestrated mainly by the new sect self-denominated as Christiani, suspiciously enough, founded by and composed of Jews, but also of many Greeks, both groups aiming to recover their glories of the past and remove Roman domination.
Carausius calls for a referendum, under the slogans recupera imperium (take back control) and age Britanniam magnam iterum (make Britain great again). Vote Leave (Sententia Abire) wins.
What can we call this result in Latin? One method is to adopt current practices to Latin. The other is to come up with something idiosyncratic. I cannot think of anything for the latter, but for the former, one option could be Brexire, which is the composition of both Britannia and the verb "to exit", exire. But is this the most appropriate meaning? Alternatives?
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Londinium, Britannia, 284 AD. The military commander Carausius is leading a movement to take Britannia out of the Imperium Romanum. He thinks there is a conspiracy between locals and foreigners to take control of power in Roma, orchestrated mainly by the new sect self-denominated as Christiani, suspiciously enough, founded by and composed of Jews, but also of many Greeks, both groups aiming to recover their glories of the past and remove Roman domination.
Carausius calls for a referendum, under the slogans recupera imperium (take back control) and age Britanniam magnam iterum (make Britain great again). Vote Leave (Sententia Abire) wins.
What can we call this result in Latin? One method is to adopt current practices to Latin. The other is to come up with something idiosyncratic. I cannot think of anything for the latter, but for the former, one option could be Brexire, which is the composition of both Britannia and the verb "to exit", exire. But is this the most appropriate meaning? Alternatives?
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PS: corrections to any translation above are most welcome.
– luchonacho
Feb 28 at 10:01
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For the sake of flippancy, exEUnt
– LogicianWithAHat
Mar 1 at 12:59
@LogicianWithAHat haha, amazing. Almost enough for an answer!
– luchonacho
Mar 1 at 18:08
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"Britanni Ite Domum?" :P
– MarkTO
Mar 1 at 18:42
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Londinium, Britannia, 284 AD. The military commander Carausius is leading a movement to take Britannia out of the Imperium Romanum. He thinks there is a conspiracy between locals and foreigners to take control of power in Roma, orchestrated mainly by the new sect self-denominated as Christiani, suspiciously enough, founded by and composed of Jews, but also of many Greeks, both groups aiming to recover their glories of the past and remove Roman domination.
Carausius calls for a referendum, under the slogans recupera imperium (take back control) and age Britanniam magnam iterum (make Britain great again). Vote Leave (Sententia Abire) wins.
What can we call this result in Latin? One method is to adopt current practices to Latin. The other is to come up with something idiosyncratic. I cannot think of anything for the latter, but for the former, one option could be Brexire, which is the composition of both Britannia and the verb "to exit", exire. But is this the most appropriate meaning? Alternatives?
vocabulary
Londinium, Britannia, 284 AD. The military commander Carausius is leading a movement to take Britannia out of the Imperium Romanum. He thinks there is a conspiracy between locals and foreigners to take control of power in Roma, orchestrated mainly by the new sect self-denominated as Christiani, suspiciously enough, founded by and composed of Jews, but also of many Greeks, both groups aiming to recover their glories of the past and remove Roman domination.
Carausius calls for a referendum, under the slogans recupera imperium (take back control) and age Britanniam magnam iterum (make Britain great again). Vote Leave (Sententia Abire) wins.
What can we call this result in Latin? One method is to adopt current practices to Latin. The other is to come up with something idiosyncratic. I cannot think of anything for the latter, but for the former, one option could be Brexire, which is the composition of both Britannia and the verb "to exit", exire. But is this the most appropriate meaning? Alternatives?
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PS: corrections to any translation above are most welcome.
– luchonacho
Feb 28 at 10:01
11
For the sake of flippancy, exEUnt
– LogicianWithAHat
Mar 1 at 12:59
@LogicianWithAHat haha, amazing. Almost enough for an answer!
– luchonacho
Mar 1 at 18:08
5
"Britanni Ite Domum?" :P
– MarkTO
Mar 1 at 18:42
add a comment |
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PS: corrections to any translation above are most welcome.
– luchonacho
Feb 28 at 10:01
11
For the sake of flippancy, exEUnt
– LogicianWithAHat
Mar 1 at 12:59
@LogicianWithAHat haha, amazing. Almost enough for an answer!
– luchonacho
Mar 1 at 18:08
5
"Britanni Ite Domum?" :P
– MarkTO
Mar 1 at 18:42
2
2
PS: corrections to any translation above are most welcome.
– luchonacho
Feb 28 at 10:01
PS: corrections to any translation above are most welcome.
– luchonacho
Feb 28 at 10:01
11
11
For the sake of flippancy, exEUnt
– LogicianWithAHat
Mar 1 at 12:59
For the sake of flippancy, exEUnt
– LogicianWithAHat
Mar 1 at 12:59
@LogicianWithAHat haha, amazing. Almost enough for an answer!
– luchonacho
Mar 1 at 18:08
@LogicianWithAHat haha, amazing. Almost enough for an answer!
– luchonacho
Mar 1 at 18:08
5
5
"Britanni Ite Domum?" :P
– MarkTO
Mar 1 at 18:42
"Britanni Ite Domum?" :P
– MarkTO
Mar 1 at 18:42
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The word "Brexit" is a noun, meaning "the exit of Britain from the EU".
The noun "exit" is exitus, fourth declension.
Therefore a natural analogue of the English "Brexit" would be Brexitus.
There might be some use for a verb brexire, but I believe the noun is most relevant.
I have seen "Brexit" used a number of times, and in all cases it has been a noun — read and write complete sentences about Brexit to see how it behaves.1
I think it is very important that the word is recognized well, so I urge you to use some form of Br[itannia] and exire/exitus.
If you use a different word, you are better off explaining the whole thing.
However, my impression is that such portmanteaus would not be idiomatic third century Latin, so you would need to explain (i.e., say "the British exit" or something) instead of coining a new word (like "Brexit").
I think words like Brabitus or Bregressio are way too hard to understand, and are therefore not that good choices for ordinary communication.
I can't keep you from saying Brexodus, but I will struggle to understand if you do so (outside this question where I know to expect things like that).
Nuntii Latini had a news item on Brexit, but it makes no use of the word (even though they rely on exitus):
Suffragium de exitu Britanniae procrastinatum
Theresa May, prima ministra Britanniae decrevit, ut suffragium, quod die Martis (11.12.) de exitu Britanniae in parlamento Britanniae fieri debebat, procrastinaretur. Tum pars delegatorum factionis conservativae flagitavit, ut de fiducia illius factio suffragaretur, sed suffragio facto May votis ducentis contra centum septendecim (200-117) superior discessit.
Also, this use in Nuntii Latini confirms that exitus is a decent choice for this kind of an exit.
1
Consider for example: "When will Brexit happen?" "What will May do if Brexit fails?"
The word here is a noun, and I have yet to see it used as a verb in the news.
Phrases like nolite brexire are possible but come across humorous and weird.
I wouldn't say "don't brexit" in English.
What abou Brexodus? Exodus seems to be a (Late?) Latin word. At least that's the name of the book in the Vulgata. And its something would resonate also among English speakers (and beyond).
– luchonacho
Mar 1 at 10:22
1
@luchonacho It's originally the Greek word ἔξοδος, "out-road". Whatever the origin, my opinion stands: Any clever combination besides Brexitus is too hard to understand and would be of little use. In an extended story you are free to use any words at all, but in ordinary communication weird words like this easily leave the reader puzzled. Brexitus is just close enough to the English word and one can see the connection between "exit" and exitus. If you want, you can always collect these options in a separate answer.
– Joonas Ilmavirta♦
Mar 1 at 10:45
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I pass on (without comment on the politics involved) the following letter from Dr. David Butterfield of Queen's College, Cambridge to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph:
"Quid sibi vult Brexit? qui Brexit ipse est?
quomodo, qua, quando terra Britannica Bregat? nunc post lustra novem Bregere — an Brexire? — necesse est: parsne fuit Remanes parte abeunte minor? vox populi, divi est; at vox repetita fit echo. num referenda iterum sunt referenda plebi? est gravius multo spectare futura Britannis: quid refert nobis extera vita novi? quaerere plura queam; meliore intendere malo: Europhilos ut nos dedecet usque queri.
nam, Brecta EUropa, non parvam noster amoris stillam Euro paean inde favente teget."
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Adding a translation for the non versed Latin visitor would be nice (given that the post went into the HNQ).
– luchonacho
Feb 28 at 16:36
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Given the ambiguity of "exitus" (departure, death) I should think that "Brexitus" is absolutely perfect.
What about other words meaning exit, perhaps more uniquely? I am thinking of abire, educere. Brabire?, Breducere?
– luchonacho
Feb 28 at 16:34
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@luchonacho I added a little note about that in my answer. To be honest, I think Brabitus or anything like that is way too hard to parse to be of any use. While equally valid Latin as Brexitus, they are far worse at communicating the idea.
– Joonas Ilmavirta♦
Feb 28 at 16:42
@JoonasIlmavirta Brabitus sounds good to me!
– luchonacho
Feb 28 at 16:52
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Considering Shakespeare and all that, the answer is Brexeunt, surely. ;-)
A famous Shakespearean stage direction reads "Exeunt, pursued by a bear.", leading up to the off stage death of Antigonus in The Winter's Tale.
We're looking for long answers that provide some explanation and context. Don't just give a one-line answer; explain why your answer is right, ideally with citations. Answers that don't include explanations may be removed.
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Why exactly? Please explain. Im not a Shakespeare connoisseur.
– luchonacho
Mar 1 at 9:38
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A famous Shakespearean stage direction reads "Exeunt, pursued by a bear.", leading up to the off stage death of Antigonus in The Winter's Tale.
– andrewf
Mar 1 at 12:59
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The OP is unregistered, so it's unlikely s/he will update the answer. Someone with some understanding of the meaning could edit it.
– luchonacho
Mar 1 at 19:33
@luchonacho I added the relevant comment to the answer, as it makes it fuller, but I hope that someone who knows more could elaborate a little further.
– Joonas Ilmavirta♦
Mar 2 at 9:44
I have never seen this stage direction as "exeunt", but always as "exit" - and I have played Antigonus. This text has "exit". Is "Exeunt" found in some editions, or is it a mistake?
– Colin Fine
Mar 3 at 0:31
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The word "Brexit" is a noun, meaning "the exit of Britain from the EU".
The noun "exit" is exitus, fourth declension.
Therefore a natural analogue of the English "Brexit" would be Brexitus.
There might be some use for a verb brexire, but I believe the noun is most relevant.
I have seen "Brexit" used a number of times, and in all cases it has been a noun — read and write complete sentences about Brexit to see how it behaves.1
I think it is very important that the word is recognized well, so I urge you to use some form of Br[itannia] and exire/exitus.
If you use a different word, you are better off explaining the whole thing.
However, my impression is that such portmanteaus would not be idiomatic third century Latin, so you would need to explain (i.e., say "the British exit" or something) instead of coining a new word (like "Brexit").
I think words like Brabitus or Bregressio are way too hard to understand, and are therefore not that good choices for ordinary communication.
I can't keep you from saying Brexodus, but I will struggle to understand if you do so (outside this question where I know to expect things like that).
Nuntii Latini had a news item on Brexit, but it makes no use of the word (even though they rely on exitus):
Suffragium de exitu Britanniae procrastinatum
Theresa May, prima ministra Britanniae decrevit, ut suffragium, quod die Martis (11.12.) de exitu Britanniae in parlamento Britanniae fieri debebat, procrastinaretur. Tum pars delegatorum factionis conservativae flagitavit, ut de fiducia illius factio suffragaretur, sed suffragio facto May votis ducentis contra centum septendecim (200-117) superior discessit.
Also, this use in Nuntii Latini confirms that exitus is a decent choice for this kind of an exit.
1
Consider for example: "When will Brexit happen?" "What will May do if Brexit fails?"
The word here is a noun, and I have yet to see it used as a verb in the news.
Phrases like nolite brexire are possible but come across humorous and weird.
I wouldn't say "don't brexit" in English.
What abou Brexodus? Exodus seems to be a (Late?) Latin word. At least that's the name of the book in the Vulgata. And its something would resonate also among English speakers (and beyond).
– luchonacho
Mar 1 at 10:22
1
@luchonacho It's originally the Greek word ἔξοδος, "out-road". Whatever the origin, my opinion stands: Any clever combination besides Brexitus is too hard to understand and would be of little use. In an extended story you are free to use any words at all, but in ordinary communication weird words like this easily leave the reader puzzled. Brexitus is just close enough to the English word and one can see the connection between "exit" and exitus. If you want, you can always collect these options in a separate answer.
– Joonas Ilmavirta♦
Mar 1 at 10:45
add a comment |
The word "Brexit" is a noun, meaning "the exit of Britain from the EU".
The noun "exit" is exitus, fourth declension.
Therefore a natural analogue of the English "Brexit" would be Brexitus.
There might be some use for a verb brexire, but I believe the noun is most relevant.
I have seen "Brexit" used a number of times, and in all cases it has been a noun — read and write complete sentences about Brexit to see how it behaves.1
I think it is very important that the word is recognized well, so I urge you to use some form of Br[itannia] and exire/exitus.
If you use a different word, you are better off explaining the whole thing.
However, my impression is that such portmanteaus would not be idiomatic third century Latin, so you would need to explain (i.e., say "the British exit" or something) instead of coining a new word (like "Brexit").
I think words like Brabitus or Bregressio are way too hard to understand, and are therefore not that good choices for ordinary communication.
I can't keep you from saying Brexodus, but I will struggle to understand if you do so (outside this question where I know to expect things like that).
Nuntii Latini had a news item on Brexit, but it makes no use of the word (even though they rely on exitus):
Suffragium de exitu Britanniae procrastinatum
Theresa May, prima ministra Britanniae decrevit, ut suffragium, quod die Martis (11.12.) de exitu Britanniae in parlamento Britanniae fieri debebat, procrastinaretur. Tum pars delegatorum factionis conservativae flagitavit, ut de fiducia illius factio suffragaretur, sed suffragio facto May votis ducentis contra centum septendecim (200-117) superior discessit.
Also, this use in Nuntii Latini confirms that exitus is a decent choice for this kind of an exit.
1
Consider for example: "When will Brexit happen?" "What will May do if Brexit fails?"
The word here is a noun, and I have yet to see it used as a verb in the news.
Phrases like nolite brexire are possible but come across humorous and weird.
I wouldn't say "don't brexit" in English.
What abou Brexodus? Exodus seems to be a (Late?) Latin word. At least that's the name of the book in the Vulgata. And its something would resonate also among English speakers (and beyond).
– luchonacho
Mar 1 at 10:22
1
@luchonacho It's originally the Greek word ἔξοδος, "out-road". Whatever the origin, my opinion stands: Any clever combination besides Brexitus is too hard to understand and would be of little use. In an extended story you are free to use any words at all, but in ordinary communication weird words like this easily leave the reader puzzled. Brexitus is just close enough to the English word and one can see the connection between "exit" and exitus. If you want, you can always collect these options in a separate answer.
– Joonas Ilmavirta♦
Mar 1 at 10:45
add a comment |
The word "Brexit" is a noun, meaning "the exit of Britain from the EU".
The noun "exit" is exitus, fourth declension.
Therefore a natural analogue of the English "Brexit" would be Brexitus.
There might be some use for a verb brexire, but I believe the noun is most relevant.
I have seen "Brexit" used a number of times, and in all cases it has been a noun — read and write complete sentences about Brexit to see how it behaves.1
I think it is very important that the word is recognized well, so I urge you to use some form of Br[itannia] and exire/exitus.
If you use a different word, you are better off explaining the whole thing.
However, my impression is that such portmanteaus would not be idiomatic third century Latin, so you would need to explain (i.e., say "the British exit" or something) instead of coining a new word (like "Brexit").
I think words like Brabitus or Bregressio are way too hard to understand, and are therefore not that good choices for ordinary communication.
I can't keep you from saying Brexodus, but I will struggle to understand if you do so (outside this question where I know to expect things like that).
Nuntii Latini had a news item on Brexit, but it makes no use of the word (even though they rely on exitus):
Suffragium de exitu Britanniae procrastinatum
Theresa May, prima ministra Britanniae decrevit, ut suffragium, quod die Martis (11.12.) de exitu Britanniae in parlamento Britanniae fieri debebat, procrastinaretur. Tum pars delegatorum factionis conservativae flagitavit, ut de fiducia illius factio suffragaretur, sed suffragio facto May votis ducentis contra centum septendecim (200-117) superior discessit.
Also, this use in Nuntii Latini confirms that exitus is a decent choice for this kind of an exit.
1
Consider for example: "When will Brexit happen?" "What will May do if Brexit fails?"
The word here is a noun, and I have yet to see it used as a verb in the news.
Phrases like nolite brexire are possible but come across humorous and weird.
I wouldn't say "don't brexit" in English.
The word "Brexit" is a noun, meaning "the exit of Britain from the EU".
The noun "exit" is exitus, fourth declension.
Therefore a natural analogue of the English "Brexit" would be Brexitus.
There might be some use for a verb brexire, but I believe the noun is most relevant.
I have seen "Brexit" used a number of times, and in all cases it has been a noun — read and write complete sentences about Brexit to see how it behaves.1
I think it is very important that the word is recognized well, so I urge you to use some form of Br[itannia] and exire/exitus.
If you use a different word, you are better off explaining the whole thing.
However, my impression is that such portmanteaus would not be idiomatic third century Latin, so you would need to explain (i.e., say "the British exit" or something) instead of coining a new word (like "Brexit").
I think words like Brabitus or Bregressio are way too hard to understand, and are therefore not that good choices for ordinary communication.
I can't keep you from saying Brexodus, but I will struggle to understand if you do so (outside this question where I know to expect things like that).
Nuntii Latini had a news item on Brexit, but it makes no use of the word (even though they rely on exitus):
Suffragium de exitu Britanniae procrastinatum
Theresa May, prima ministra Britanniae decrevit, ut suffragium, quod die Martis (11.12.) de exitu Britanniae in parlamento Britanniae fieri debebat, procrastinaretur. Tum pars delegatorum factionis conservativae flagitavit, ut de fiducia illius factio suffragaretur, sed suffragio facto May votis ducentis contra centum septendecim (200-117) superior discessit.
Also, this use in Nuntii Latini confirms that exitus is a decent choice for this kind of an exit.
1
Consider for example: "When will Brexit happen?" "What will May do if Brexit fails?"
The word here is a noun, and I have yet to see it used as a verb in the news.
Phrases like nolite brexire are possible but come across humorous and weird.
I wouldn't say "don't brexit" in English.
edited Mar 1 at 10:50
answered Feb 28 at 10:00
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What abou Brexodus? Exodus seems to be a (Late?) Latin word. At least that's the name of the book in the Vulgata. And its something would resonate also among English speakers (and beyond).
– luchonacho
Mar 1 at 10:22
1
@luchonacho It's originally the Greek word ἔξοδος, "out-road". Whatever the origin, my opinion stands: Any clever combination besides Brexitus is too hard to understand and would be of little use. In an extended story you are free to use any words at all, but in ordinary communication weird words like this easily leave the reader puzzled. Brexitus is just close enough to the English word and one can see the connection between "exit" and exitus. If you want, you can always collect these options in a separate answer.
– Joonas Ilmavirta♦
Mar 1 at 10:45
add a comment |
What abou Brexodus? Exodus seems to be a (Late?) Latin word. At least that's the name of the book in the Vulgata. And its something would resonate also among English speakers (and beyond).
– luchonacho
Mar 1 at 10:22
1
@luchonacho It's originally the Greek word ἔξοδος, "out-road". Whatever the origin, my opinion stands: Any clever combination besides Brexitus is too hard to understand and would be of little use. In an extended story you are free to use any words at all, but in ordinary communication weird words like this easily leave the reader puzzled. Brexitus is just close enough to the English word and one can see the connection between "exit" and exitus. If you want, you can always collect these options in a separate answer.
– Joonas Ilmavirta♦
Mar 1 at 10:45
What abou Brexodus? Exodus seems to be a (Late?) Latin word. At least that's the name of the book in the Vulgata. And its something would resonate also among English speakers (and beyond).
– luchonacho
Mar 1 at 10:22
What abou Brexodus? Exodus seems to be a (Late?) Latin word. At least that's the name of the book in the Vulgata. And its something would resonate also among English speakers (and beyond).
– luchonacho
Mar 1 at 10:22
1
1
@luchonacho It's originally the Greek word ἔξοδος, "out-road". Whatever the origin, my opinion stands: Any clever combination besides Brexitus is too hard to understand and would be of little use. In an extended story you are free to use any words at all, but in ordinary communication weird words like this easily leave the reader puzzled. Brexitus is just close enough to the English word and one can see the connection between "exit" and exitus. If you want, you can always collect these options in a separate answer.
– Joonas Ilmavirta♦
Mar 1 at 10:45
@luchonacho It's originally the Greek word ἔξοδος, "out-road". Whatever the origin, my opinion stands: Any clever combination besides Brexitus is too hard to understand and would be of little use. In an extended story you are free to use any words at all, but in ordinary communication weird words like this easily leave the reader puzzled. Brexitus is just close enough to the English word and one can see the connection between "exit" and exitus. If you want, you can always collect these options in a separate answer.
– Joonas Ilmavirta♦
Mar 1 at 10:45
add a comment |
I pass on (without comment on the politics involved) the following letter from Dr. David Butterfield of Queen's College, Cambridge to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph:
"Quid sibi vult Brexit? qui Brexit ipse est?
quomodo, qua, quando terra Britannica Bregat? nunc post lustra novem Bregere — an Brexire? — necesse est: parsne fuit Remanes parte abeunte minor? vox populi, divi est; at vox repetita fit echo. num referenda iterum sunt referenda plebi? est gravius multo spectare futura Britannis: quid refert nobis extera vita novi? quaerere plura queam; meliore intendere malo: Europhilos ut nos dedecet usque queri.
nam, Brecta EUropa, non parvam noster amoris stillam Euro paean inde favente teget."
8
Adding a translation for the non versed Latin visitor would be nice (given that the post went into the HNQ).
– luchonacho
Feb 28 at 16:36
add a comment |
I pass on (without comment on the politics involved) the following letter from Dr. David Butterfield of Queen's College, Cambridge to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph:
"Quid sibi vult Brexit? qui Brexit ipse est?
quomodo, qua, quando terra Britannica Bregat? nunc post lustra novem Bregere — an Brexire? — necesse est: parsne fuit Remanes parte abeunte minor? vox populi, divi est; at vox repetita fit echo. num referenda iterum sunt referenda plebi? est gravius multo spectare futura Britannis: quid refert nobis extera vita novi? quaerere plura queam; meliore intendere malo: Europhilos ut nos dedecet usque queri.
nam, Brecta EUropa, non parvam noster amoris stillam Euro paean inde favente teget."
8
Adding a translation for the non versed Latin visitor would be nice (given that the post went into the HNQ).
– luchonacho
Feb 28 at 16:36
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I pass on (without comment on the politics involved) the following letter from Dr. David Butterfield of Queen's College, Cambridge to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph:
"Quid sibi vult Brexit? qui Brexit ipse est?
quomodo, qua, quando terra Britannica Bregat? nunc post lustra novem Bregere — an Brexire? — necesse est: parsne fuit Remanes parte abeunte minor? vox populi, divi est; at vox repetita fit echo. num referenda iterum sunt referenda plebi? est gravius multo spectare futura Britannis: quid refert nobis extera vita novi? quaerere plura queam; meliore intendere malo: Europhilos ut nos dedecet usque queri.
nam, Brecta EUropa, non parvam noster amoris stillam Euro paean inde favente teget."
I pass on (without comment on the politics involved) the following letter from Dr. David Butterfield of Queen's College, Cambridge to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph:
"Quid sibi vult Brexit? qui Brexit ipse est?
quomodo, qua, quando terra Britannica Bregat? nunc post lustra novem Bregere — an Brexire? — necesse est: parsne fuit Remanes parte abeunte minor? vox populi, divi est; at vox repetita fit echo. num referenda iterum sunt referenda plebi? est gravius multo spectare futura Britannis: quid refert nobis extera vita novi? quaerere plura queam; meliore intendere malo: Europhilos ut nos dedecet usque queri.
nam, Brecta EUropa, non parvam noster amoris stillam Euro paean inde favente teget."
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Adding a translation for the non versed Latin visitor would be nice (given that the post went into the HNQ).
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Adding a translation for the non versed Latin visitor would be nice (given that the post went into the HNQ).
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Feb 28 at 16:36
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Adding a translation for the non versed Latin visitor would be nice (given that the post went into the HNQ).
– luchonacho
Feb 28 at 16:36
Adding a translation for the non versed Latin visitor would be nice (given that the post went into the HNQ).
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Given the ambiguity of "exitus" (departure, death) I should think that "Brexitus" is absolutely perfect.
What about other words meaning exit, perhaps more uniquely? I am thinking of abire, educere. Brabire?, Breducere?
– luchonacho
Feb 28 at 16:34
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@luchonacho I added a little note about that in my answer. To be honest, I think Brabitus or anything like that is way too hard to parse to be of any use. While equally valid Latin as Brexitus, they are far worse at communicating the idea.
– Joonas Ilmavirta♦
Feb 28 at 16:42
@JoonasIlmavirta Brabitus sounds good to me!
– luchonacho
Feb 28 at 16:52
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Given the ambiguity of "exitus" (departure, death) I should think that "Brexitus" is absolutely perfect.
What about other words meaning exit, perhaps more uniquely? I am thinking of abire, educere. Brabire?, Breducere?
– luchonacho
Feb 28 at 16:34
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@luchonacho I added a little note about that in my answer. To be honest, I think Brabitus or anything like that is way too hard to parse to be of any use. While equally valid Latin as Brexitus, they are far worse at communicating the idea.
– Joonas Ilmavirta♦
Feb 28 at 16:42
@JoonasIlmavirta Brabitus sounds good to me!
– luchonacho
Feb 28 at 16:52
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Given the ambiguity of "exitus" (departure, death) I should think that "Brexitus" is absolutely perfect.
Given the ambiguity of "exitus" (departure, death) I should think that "Brexitus" is absolutely perfect.
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What about other words meaning exit, perhaps more uniquely? I am thinking of abire, educere. Brabire?, Breducere?
– luchonacho
Feb 28 at 16:34
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@luchonacho I added a little note about that in my answer. To be honest, I think Brabitus or anything like that is way too hard to parse to be of any use. While equally valid Latin as Brexitus, they are far worse at communicating the idea.
– Joonas Ilmavirta♦
Feb 28 at 16:42
@JoonasIlmavirta Brabitus sounds good to me!
– luchonacho
Feb 28 at 16:52
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What about other words meaning exit, perhaps more uniquely? I am thinking of abire, educere. Brabire?, Breducere?
– luchonacho
Feb 28 at 16:34
2
@luchonacho I added a little note about that in my answer. To be honest, I think Brabitus or anything like that is way too hard to parse to be of any use. While equally valid Latin as Brexitus, they are far worse at communicating the idea.
– Joonas Ilmavirta♦
Feb 28 at 16:42
@JoonasIlmavirta Brabitus sounds good to me!
– luchonacho
Feb 28 at 16:52
What about other words meaning exit, perhaps more uniquely? I am thinking of abire, educere. Brabire?, Breducere?
– luchonacho
Feb 28 at 16:34
What about other words meaning exit, perhaps more uniquely? I am thinking of abire, educere. Brabire?, Breducere?
– luchonacho
Feb 28 at 16:34
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2
@luchonacho I added a little note about that in my answer. To be honest, I think Brabitus or anything like that is way too hard to parse to be of any use. While equally valid Latin as Brexitus, they are far worse at communicating the idea.
– Joonas Ilmavirta♦
Feb 28 at 16:42
@luchonacho I added a little note about that in my answer. To be honest, I think Brabitus or anything like that is way too hard to parse to be of any use. While equally valid Latin as Brexitus, they are far worse at communicating the idea.
– Joonas Ilmavirta♦
Feb 28 at 16:42
@JoonasIlmavirta Brabitus sounds good to me!
– luchonacho
Feb 28 at 16:52
@JoonasIlmavirta Brabitus sounds good to me!
– luchonacho
Feb 28 at 16:52
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Considering Shakespeare and all that, the answer is Brexeunt, surely. ;-)
A famous Shakespearean stage direction reads "Exeunt, pursued by a bear.", leading up to the off stage death of Antigonus in The Winter's Tale.
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Why exactly? Please explain. Im not a Shakespeare connoisseur.
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A famous Shakespearean stage direction reads "Exeunt, pursued by a bear.", leading up to the off stage death of Antigonus in The Winter's Tale.
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Mar 1 at 12:59
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The OP is unregistered, so it's unlikely s/he will update the answer. Someone with some understanding of the meaning could edit it.
– luchonacho
Mar 1 at 19:33
@luchonacho I added the relevant comment to the answer, as it makes it fuller, but I hope that someone who knows more could elaborate a little further.
– Joonas Ilmavirta♦
Mar 2 at 9:44
I have never seen this stage direction as "exeunt", but always as "exit" - and I have played Antigonus. This text has "exit". Is "Exeunt" found in some editions, or is it a mistake?
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Considering Shakespeare and all that, the answer is Brexeunt, surely. ;-)
A famous Shakespearean stage direction reads "Exeunt, pursued by a bear.", leading up to the off stage death of Antigonus in The Winter's Tale.
We're looking for long answers that provide some explanation and context. Don't just give a one-line answer; explain why your answer is right, ideally with citations. Answers that don't include explanations may be removed.
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Why exactly? Please explain. Im not a Shakespeare connoisseur.
– luchonacho
Mar 1 at 9:38
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A famous Shakespearean stage direction reads "Exeunt, pursued by a bear.", leading up to the off stage death of Antigonus in The Winter's Tale.
– andrewf
Mar 1 at 12:59
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The OP is unregistered, so it's unlikely s/he will update the answer. Someone with some understanding of the meaning could edit it.
– luchonacho
Mar 1 at 19:33
@luchonacho I added the relevant comment to the answer, as it makes it fuller, but I hope that someone who knows more could elaborate a little further.
– Joonas Ilmavirta♦
Mar 2 at 9:44
I have never seen this stage direction as "exeunt", but always as "exit" - and I have played Antigonus. This text has "exit". Is "Exeunt" found in some editions, or is it a mistake?
– Colin Fine
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Considering Shakespeare and all that, the answer is Brexeunt, surely. ;-)
A famous Shakespearean stage direction reads "Exeunt, pursued by a bear.", leading up to the off stage death of Antigonus in The Winter's Tale.
Considering Shakespeare and all that, the answer is Brexeunt, surely. ;-)
A famous Shakespearean stage direction reads "Exeunt, pursued by a bear.", leading up to the off stage death of Antigonus in The Winter's Tale.
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Why exactly? Please explain. Im not a Shakespeare connoisseur.
– luchonacho
Mar 1 at 9:38
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A famous Shakespearean stage direction reads "Exeunt, pursued by a bear.", leading up to the off stage death of Antigonus in The Winter's Tale.
– andrewf
Mar 1 at 12:59
2
The OP is unregistered, so it's unlikely s/he will update the answer. Someone with some understanding of the meaning could edit it.
– luchonacho
Mar 1 at 19:33
@luchonacho I added the relevant comment to the answer, as it makes it fuller, but I hope that someone who knows more could elaborate a little further.
– Joonas Ilmavirta♦
Mar 2 at 9:44
I have never seen this stage direction as "exeunt", but always as "exit" - and I have played Antigonus. This text has "exit". Is "Exeunt" found in some editions, or is it a mistake?
– Colin Fine
Mar 3 at 0:31
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Why exactly? Please explain. Im not a Shakespeare connoisseur.
– luchonacho
Mar 1 at 9:38
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A famous Shakespearean stage direction reads "Exeunt, pursued by a bear.", leading up to the off stage death of Antigonus in The Winter's Tale.
– andrewf
Mar 1 at 12:59
2
The OP is unregistered, so it's unlikely s/he will update the answer. Someone with some understanding of the meaning could edit it.
– luchonacho
Mar 1 at 19:33
@luchonacho I added the relevant comment to the answer, as it makes it fuller, but I hope that someone who knows more could elaborate a little further.
– Joonas Ilmavirta♦
Mar 2 at 9:44
I have never seen this stage direction as "exeunt", but always as "exit" - and I have played Antigonus. This text has "exit". Is "Exeunt" found in some editions, or is it a mistake?
– Colin Fine
Mar 3 at 0:31
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Why exactly? Please explain. Im not a Shakespeare connoisseur.
– luchonacho
Mar 1 at 9:38
Why exactly? Please explain. Im not a Shakespeare connoisseur.
– luchonacho
Mar 1 at 9:38
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3
A famous Shakespearean stage direction reads "Exeunt, pursued by a bear.", leading up to the off stage death of Antigonus in The Winter's Tale.
– andrewf
Mar 1 at 12:59
A famous Shakespearean stage direction reads "Exeunt, pursued by a bear.", leading up to the off stage death of Antigonus in The Winter's Tale.
– andrewf
Mar 1 at 12:59
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2
The OP is unregistered, so it's unlikely s/he will update the answer. Someone with some understanding of the meaning could edit it.
– luchonacho
Mar 1 at 19:33
The OP is unregistered, so it's unlikely s/he will update the answer. Someone with some understanding of the meaning could edit it.
– luchonacho
Mar 1 at 19:33
@luchonacho I added the relevant comment to the answer, as it makes it fuller, but I hope that someone who knows more could elaborate a little further.
– Joonas Ilmavirta♦
Mar 2 at 9:44
@luchonacho I added the relevant comment to the answer, as it makes it fuller, but I hope that someone who knows more could elaborate a little further.
– Joonas Ilmavirta♦
Mar 2 at 9:44
I have never seen this stage direction as "exeunt", but always as "exit" - and I have played Antigonus. This text has "exit". Is "Exeunt" found in some editions, or is it a mistake?
– Colin Fine
Mar 3 at 0:31
I have never seen this stage direction as "exeunt", but always as "exit" - and I have played Antigonus. This text has "exit". Is "Exeunt" found in some editions, or is it a mistake?
– Colin Fine
Mar 3 at 0:31
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PS: corrections to any translation above are most welcome.
– luchonacho
Feb 28 at 10:01
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For the sake of flippancy, exEUnt
– LogicianWithAHat
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@LogicianWithAHat haha, amazing. Almost enough for an answer!
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"Britanni Ite Domum?" :P
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