Pignora fecundi pignora flenda thori

English translation: The promises, the promises of a fertile bed which must be wept over

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Latin term or phrase:Pignora fecundi pignora flenda thori
English translation:The promises, the promises of a fertile bed which must be wept over
Entered by: Joseph Brazauskas

05:16 Sep 10, 2008
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Anthropology / Grave stone inscription
Latin term or phrase: Pignora fecundi pignora flenda thori
Seventh line of a grave stone inscription
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The promises, the promises of a fertile bed which must be wept over
Explanation:
'Pignora' literally = 'pledges'' The woman was of child-bearing age but died before having children.
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The promises, the promises of a fertile bed which must be wept over


Explanation:
'Pignora' literally = 'pledges'' The woman was of child-bearing age but died before having children.

Joseph Brazauskas
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Local time: 22:39
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