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Tue 3 Feb, 2015 11:34 pm
Hey All, I'm trying to check my translation of "The Green Men". I have Viri Virides, though some have suggested Viri Viridis. I believe that Virides (nominative, masc./fem, plural) is correct. Any takers? Also, would "The Men in Green" use ablative and yield Viri Viridibus? Thanks all
@allansbrooks,
I agree with
Viri Virides.
Personally, I would just use
Virides as it implies men.
As for "The Men in Green" -- assuming you mean green garments -- I would
add
Vestibus before
Viridibus.
Who are these "Green Men"?
You probably know that Virides was one of the terms the Romans applied to
the Ancient Britons from their custom of painting their bodies.
@George,
The "Green Men" is a nickname for a police unit I work with. Thanks for the info on the Romans, the unit will enjoy the trivia!
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