Re: Another question for Latin experts: MARCEL
in reply to a message by Andy
Marcere meant to droop like a faded flower when I did Latin! I suppose you might stretch that to: "to be crushed", but it's a big stretch and not one that I'd undertake.As far as I know, there's no connection between the god Mars and hammering. The god Vulcan, yes, but Mars had other activities to keep him busy. I'd stick to the old explanation - a simple diminutive, Little Marcus.
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Another question for Latin experts: MARCEL  ·  Andy  ·  8/14/2004, 9:51 PM
Re: Another question for Latin experts: MARCEL  ·  Anneza  ·  8/16/2004, 6:47 AM
Re: Another question for Latin experts: MARCEL  ·  Andy  ·  8/19/2004, 11:24 PM
Re: Another question for Latin experts: MARCEL  ·  Mike C  ·  8/16/2004, 1:12 AM
Re: Another question for Latin experts: MARCEL  ·  Andy  ·  8/19/2004, 11:12 PM