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nuncium

Dictionary entries

  • nuncius, nuncia, nuncium:
    Adjective · 1st declension
    Frequency:
    Lesser
    Dictionary:
    Lewis & Short
    Age:
    Late
    = announcing, bringing word (of occurrence); giving warning; prognosticatory;
    Entry →
    acc. sg. (m.)
    acc. sg. (n.)
    nom. sg. (n.)
    voc. sg. (n.)
  • nuncia, nunciae:
    Feminine · Noun · 1st declension
    Frequency:
    Uncommon
    Dictionary:
    Lewis & Short
    Age:
    Late
    = female messenger; she who brings tidings (L+S);
    Entry →
    gen. pl.
  • nuncium, nunci(i):
    Neuter · Noun · 2nd declension
    Frequency:
    Lesser
    Dictionary:
    Lewis & Short
    Age:
    Late
    = message, announcement; news; notice of divorce/annulment of betrothal;
    Entry →
    acc. sg.
    gen. pl.
    nom. sg.
    voc. sg.
  • nuncius, nunci(i):
    Masculine · Noun · 2nd declension
    Frequency:
    Very Frequent
    Dictionary:
    Lewis & Short
    Age:
    Late
    = messenger/herald/envoy; message (oral), warning; report; messenger's speech;
    Entry →
    acc. sg.
    gen. pl.

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