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Dum vivimus, vivamus, L., while we live, let us live.
Eau de Cologne, F., a perfumed liquid; Cologne water.
Eau de vie, F., water of life; brandy.
Ecce homo, L., behold the man. (Applied to a picture representing our Lord given up to the Jews by Pilate, and wearing a crown of thorns.)
Editio princeps, L., the first edition.
Egalite, F., equality.
Ego et rex meus, L., I and my king.
Eldorado, Sp., the golden land.
Emigre, F., an emigrant.
Empressement, F., ardor; zeal.
En arriere, F., in the rear; behind.
En attendant, F., in the meanwhile.
En avant, F., forward.
En deshabille, F., in undress.
En echelon, F., in steps; like stairs.
En famille, F., in a domestic state.
Enfans perdus, F., lost children; in mil., the forlorn hope.
En grande tenue, F., in full dress.
En masse, F., in a body.
En passant, F., in passing; by the way.
En rapport, F., in relation; in connection.
En regle, F., in order; according to rules.
En route, F., on the way.
Ense petit placidem sub libertate quietem, L., with the sword she seeks quiet peace under liberty. (The motto of Massachusetts.)
En suite, F., in company.
Entente cordiale, F., evidence of good-will towards each other, exchanged by the chief persons of two states.
Entourage, F., surroundings; adjuncts.
En tout, F., in all; wholly.
Entree, F., entrance; first course at meals; freedom of access.
Entremets, F., dainties; small dishes.
Entrepot, F., a warehouse, a place for depositing goods.
Entre nous, F., between ourselves.
Entresol, F., a suite of apartments between the basement or ground floor and the second floor.
En verite, F., in truth; verily.
E pluribus unum, L., one composed of many. (The motto of the United States, as one government formed of many independent States.
Errare est humanum, L., to err is human.
Esprit borne, F., a narrow, contracted mind.
Esprit du corps, F., spirit of the body; fellowship; brotherhood.
Esse quam videri, L., to be, rather than to seem.
Esto perpetua, L., let it be perpetual; let it endure forever.
Et ccetera, L., and the rest; etc.
Et hoc genus omne, L., and everything of the kind.
Et sequentes, L., Et sequentia, L., and those that follow.
Et sic de caeteris, L., and so of the rest.
Et tu, Brute! L .. and thou also, Brutus!
Eureka, Gr., I have found it. (The motto of California.)
Ex adverso, L., from the opposite side.
Ex animo, L., with the soul; heartily.
Ex capite, L., from the head; from memory.
Ex cathedra, L., from the bench, chair or pulpit; with high authority.
Excelsior, L., higher; more elevated. (The motto of New York.)
Exceptioprobate regulam, L., the exception proves the rule.
Excerpta, L., extracts.
Ex concessio, L., from what is conceded.
Ex curia, L., out of court.
Ex dono, L., by the gift.
Exempli gratia, L., for example; for instance.
Exeunt, L., they go out.
Exeunt omnes, L., all go out.
Exit, L., departure; a passage out; death.
Exilus acta probat, L., the event justifies the deed. (Washington's motto.)
Ex necessitate rei, L., from the necessity of the case.
Ex nihilo nihil Jit, L., out of nothing, nothing comes.
Ex officio, L., by virtue of office.
Ex parte, L., on one part or side only.
Ex pede Herculum, L., we see a Hercules from the foot; we judge the whole from the specimen.
Experimentum crucis, L., the experiment of the cross; a decisive experiment; a most searching test.
Experto crede, L., trust one who has had experience.
Ex post facto, L., after the deed is done.
Ex tempore, L., off-hand; without premeditation.
Extra muros, L., beyond the walls.
Ex uno disce omnes, L., from one learn all; from one you can judge the whole.
Ex usu, L., from or by use.
Facetice, L., witticisms; humorous pleasantry.
Facile princeps, L., evidently pre-eminent; the admitted chief.
Facilis est descensus Averni, L., the descent to hell is easy; the road to evil is easy.
Facsimile, L., an exact copy; a likeness.
Fait accompli, F., a thing already accomplished.
Fas est et ab hoste doceri, L., it is well to learn even from an enemy.
Fata Morgana, It., a meteoric phenomenon nearly allied to the mirage.
Fata obstant, L., the Fates oppose it.
Fauteuil, F., an easy chair.
Faux pas, F., a false step; a mistake.
Fecit, L., he made it; put after an artist's name.
Felicitas multos habet amicos, L., prosperity has many friends.
Feliciter, L., happily; successfully.
Felo de se, L., a-self-murderer; one who commits felony by suicide.
Femme couverte, F., a woman covered or sheltered; a married woman.
Femme de chambre, F., a woman of the chamber; a chamber maid.
Femme sole, F., a single woman; an unmarried woman.
Feres naturce, L., of a wild nature - said of wild beasts.
Festina lente, L., hasten slowly.
Fote Champtere F., a rural festival.
Fete Dieu, F., the Corpus Christi festival of the Roman Catholic Church.
Feu de joie, F., a bonfire; a discharge of fire-arms on joyful occasions.
Fiat justitia ruat caelum, L., let justice be done, though the heavens should fall.
Fidei defensor, L., defender of the faith.
Fides Punica, L., Punic faith; treachery.
Fidus Achates, L., faithful Achates, a true friend.
Fille de chambre, F., a girl of the chamber; a chamber-maid.
Finem respice, L., look to the end.
Fit fabricando faber, L., a workman is made by working; practice makes perfect.
Flagrante delicto, L., in the commission of crime.
Fortiter in re, L., with firmness in acting.
Fortuna favet forlibus, F., fortune favors the brave.
 
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