non capit orbis

English translation: does not fit in the (wide) world

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Latin term or phrase:non capit orbis
English translation:does not fit in the (wide) world
Entered by: Michael Powers (PhD)

21:14 Jul 10, 2004
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Latin term or phrase: non capit orbis
This is the wording on what I beleive to be a school emblem. I'm not entirely sure of the correct order of the words as they appear in a circular format. I beleive this may be the correct order, but I'm sure you'll correct me if I'm wrong!!

Ludovicus Rex plures non capit orbis.
Ivana UK
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does not fit in the (wide) world
Explanation:
VIRGO DEI GENITRIX

Virgo Dei genitrix, quem totus non capit orbis. In tua clausit viscera factus homo.

Fides side geniti Crimina Purgavit mundi,

Virginitas ET tibi inviolata manet.

You matrem pietatis, opem you clamitat orbis. Subvenias famulis or benedicta tua.

Gloria magna Patri, to compar sit born glory, Spiritui Sancto glory magna Deo. Amen.
Virgin Mother of God: Who does not fit in the wide world locked in itself in your entrails made man.


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Traducciones Virgen María - [ Translate this page ]... Ruega a Dios por nosotros, Aleluya. VIRGO DEI GENITRIX. Virgo Dei genitrix, quem totus non capit orbis. In tua se clausit viscera factus homo. ...
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Mike :)
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5 +3does not fit in the (wide) world
Michael Powers (PhD)
5does not take possession of many lands
Joseph Brazauskas
3 +1not room for in world
Robert Tucker (X)


  

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does not fit in the (wide) world


Explanation:
VIRGO DEI GENITRIX

Virgo Dei genitrix, quem totus non capit orbis. In tua clausit viscera factus homo.

Fides side geniti Crimina Purgavit mundi,

Virginitas ET tibi inviolata manet.

You matrem pietatis, opem you clamitat orbis. Subvenias famulis or benedicta tua.

Gloria magna Patri, to compar sit born glory, Spiritui Sancto glory magna Deo. Amen.
Virgin Mother of God: Who does not fit in the wide world locked in itself in your entrails made man.


The above translation is from:

Traducciones Virgen María - [ Translate this page ]... Ruega a Dios por nosotros, Aleluya. VIRGO DEI GENITRIX. Virgo Dei genitrix, quem totus non capit orbis. In tua se clausit viscera factus homo. ...
interletras.com/canticum/traducc_virgen.html - 36k - Cached - Similar pages

Mike :)

Michael Powers (PhD)
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agree  Vicky Papaprodromou
12 hrs
  -> Thank you, Vicky - Mike :)

agree  Alfa Trans (X)
1 day 15 hrs

agree  Laszlo Jarecsni
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not room for in world


Explanation:
The world could not find room for another King Louis/Ludovic

There is not enough room in the world for another King Louis/Ludovic

The world could not take another King Louis/Ludovic


>"Ludovicus rex plures non capit orbis"
should probably be two disjunct phrases:
Ludovicus Rex
and
Plures non capit orbis.
"King Louie ‹ the world jes' don't have room fer more 'n one of him."
omega.cohums.ohio-state.edu/mailing_lists/LATIN-L/2000/02/0095.php


capit
cap.it V 3 1 PRES ACTIVE IND 3 S
capio, capere, cepi, captus V TRANS
take hold, seize; grasp; take bribe; arrest/capture; put on; occupy; captivate
lysy2.archives.nd.edu/cgi-bin/words.exe?capit

Robert Tucker (X)
United Kingdom
Local time: 08:53
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

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does not take possession of many lands


Explanation:
'King Ludwig does not seize many lands'.

Joseph Brazauskas
United States
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish
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