Probus Scarfusia - what does it Mean ?

[lanikai]

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Interesting added History.. we all know F.A. Jones.. but did you know..where the phrase "Probus Scarfusia" originated ?

[sssurfer]

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".

[lanikai]

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..

[sssurfer]

Not my merit... I had to study Latin for years back on my schooldays... even attending scientific school.

[lanikai]

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 ...

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[sssurfer]

Or it could be you should be reffered to as : Father M ...

Funny, considering I'm atheist and I especially dislike the catholic church.

[lanikai]

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..

[AMK000]

It is macaronic Latin.

Agree.

Google indicates: Probus Scafusia, expresses the good and solid craftsmanship of Schaffhausen

[jjfesq]

I think it means

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