02-28-2010, 06:59 PM
On the politer end of things, "mehercule" (by Hercules) was about the equivalent of "damn," "by god," or "hell" in modern English. Cicero used it freely in his letters.
I think that Wikipedia has reference to some of the Latin writers who used rough language.
I think that Wikipedia has reference to some of the Latin writers who used rough language.
Nullis in verba
I have not checked this forum frequently since 2013, but I hope that these old posts have some value. I now have a blog on books, swords, and the curious things humans do with them.
I have not checked this forum frequently since 2013, but I hope that these old posts have some value. I now have a blog on books, swords, and the curious things humans do with them.
