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Word: invalui (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1880-1889
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...each week the absences were announced in Latin, and excuses had to be made in Latin also. The announcement would be given, - Terabfuisti," and the boy addressed would answer, "Semel aegrotavi et bis invalui." or "Detentus ob anucis;" but it is related that a certain unlearned Freshman once made reply. "Non ter, sed semel abfui; Carolus frater locked me up in the buttery...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Morning Prayers. | 2/4/1887 | See Source »

...each week absences were announced in Latin after the service. "Ter abfuisti," a student would be informed. To which he would answer, "Semel aegrotavi," "Bis invalui," or "Detentus ab amic s" (friends from home...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Morning Prayers. | 2/12/1886 | See Source »

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