Salvete!
Is septentriones the only Latin word for north?
It seems rather syllable-laden for such a simple concept. I also understand it has an astronomical origin (seven stars). This seems too poetic for such an oft-needed usage.
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by tjnor » Sun Mar 09, 2008 6:29 pm
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