lanikai Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Because of copyright protection .. you will have to enter using this link http://www.solitaire.com.sg/knowledge/pioneers2.html Interesting added History.. we all know F.A. Jones.. but did you know..where the phrase "Probus Scarfusia" originated ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 It is macaronic Latin. "Probus" was a Latin word that means "upright". "Scafusia" vaguely resembles the way an ancient Latin would pronounce Schaffhausen (Schaff --> Scaf, hausen --> usia). Sort of "Procol Harum". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted September 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 It is macaronic Latin. "Probus" was a Latin word from that means "upright". "Scafusia" vaguely resembles the way an ancient Latin would pronounce Schaffhausen (Schaff --> Scaf, hausen --> usia). Sort of "Procol Harum". ahhh.. very Fruedian huh ?? when all they mean to say is "good"... thanks M.. the master of Latin.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Not my merit... I had to study Latin for years back on my schooldays... even attending scientific school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted September 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Not my merit... I had to study Latin for years back on my schooldays... even attending scientific school. Or it could be you should be reffered to as : Father M ... . . ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Or it could be you should be reffered to as : Father M ... Funny, considering I'm atheist and I especially dislike the catholic church. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted September 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Ok.. but I hear they have some nice "drawings" in Rome ... because of the copyright protection .. the addy has to be copied and pasted in the addy box..if anyone cares to read a little history.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMK000 Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 It is macaronic Latin. Agree. Google indicates: Probus Scafusia, expresses the good and solid craftsmanship of Schaffhausen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjfesq Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 I think it means Not made in China Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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