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english to latin translation

 
 
Reply Thu 9 Feb, 2006 05:12 pm
I know whiskey and beer might not be easily translated......but I have a friend who wants me to paint his farm sign in latin with the motto:
"whiskey for my men and beer for my horses"
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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George
 
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Reply Fri 10 Feb, 2006 07:56 am
First, about the word "whiskey"

The name itself is derived from the Gaelic, uisge beatha, meaning 'water of life'.
The Latin equilalent, aqua vitae, was a term which was commonly
used thoughout Europe to describe the local spirit. Aqua vitae made its
first appearance in official Scottish records in 1494, with the record of
malt being sold to one Friar John Cor.


Aqua vitae pro viribus meis et cervisia pro equis meis
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cryhavocfarm
 
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Reply Fri 10 Feb, 2006 11:46 am
George - Thank you very much! Whiskey = water of life - now that's a conversation starter. The history of the first recorded malt sale is even more fascinating - the Friar selling his abbey's home brew. Thanks again.
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George
 
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Reply Fri 10 Feb, 2006 12:53 pm
You're <hic!> welcome, cryhavocfarm.
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