Foreign Phrases, Words and Quotations are often used in writing, although the writer should carefully avoid the use of words and phrases in a foreign language, for if you address one ignorant of your meaning you may unintentionally wound by touching such ignorance. If, however, your correspondent is one who can reply to an apt quotation in another tongue, and you use such quotations, be very careful that they are strictly correct. The following Dictionary is believed to be the most complete and accurate published.

Abbreviations used: L. Latin; F. French; Gr. Greek; G. German; It. Italian; Sp. Spanish; Port. Portuguese.

 

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