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q.b.f.f.f.q.s.

English translation: Qoud bonum felix faustum fortunatum que sit

18:56 Aug 21, 2002
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Latin term or phrase: q.b.f.f.f.q.s.
Initials at top of diploma from Czech university. Many references on Web, none in English.
Colin Brayton
Local time: 02:17
English translation:Qoud bonum felix faustum fortunatum que sit
Explanation:
For benefit, health and luck
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leff
Local time: 08:17
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The full quote is "Quod bonum, faustum, felix fortunatumque sit populo Romano Quiritibus," I discovered, a formula preceding introduction of a measure to be voted on in the Roman Senate: "May [it} be good, propitious, fruitful, and lucky for the Roman people and the Quirites [Roman citizens]. Thanks all!
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3 +3Qoud bonum felix faustum fortunatum que sit
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Qoud bonum felix faustum fortunatum que sit


Explanation:
For benefit, health and luck


    Reference: http://mujweb.atlas.cz/www/andrehav/latina.htm
leff
Local time: 08:17
Native speaker of: Native in PolishPolish
PRO pts in category: 2
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The full quote is "Quod bonum, faustum, felix fortunatumque sit populo Romano Quiritibus," I discovered, a formula preceding introduction of a measure to be voted on in the Roman Senate: "May [it} be good, propitious, fruitful, and lucky for the Roman people and the Quirites [Roman citizens]. Thanks all!

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agree  Pro Lingua
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agree  Irina Ivanova (X)
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agree  Zenny Sadlon
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