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adamsam

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Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2024 10:37 am Post subject: help with translation

Reviewing a record in Genetka, this popped up when I highlighted the information icon. data chrztus: 11Kwi 1816 illegitimi
thon, matka wdowa. I believe it translates to christning 11 April 1816. illegtimate _____(thon), mothr widow. The word thon is what I'm having trouble with Help would be much appreciated. Thank yor in advance,
Adam Samelko

BarbOslo
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Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2024 11:26 am Post subject: Re: help with translation

adamsam wrote:

Hi Adam,
illegitimi thori
Illegitimate child – a child born out of wedlock.

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-Barb

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Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2024 12:08 pm Post subject: Re: help with translation

BarbOslo wrote:

adamsam wrote:

Hi Adam,
illegitimi thori
Illegitimate child – a child born out of wedlock.

Regards,
-Barb

Hi,

Thori is the Genitive Singular of the noun thorus. thori, m., bed. Illegitimi is an adjective modifying thori. In terms of Latin syntax the words are what is known as a Genitive of Origin and are literally translated “of an illegitimate bed”.

Dave

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