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Meaning of pignus amoris | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A gift or keepsake that is symbolic of a love relationship; a love token.
  2. A love child.
    euphemistic

Examples

“Dr. Farre has within a few days presented to the College, with his portrait, a most valuable library of ancient and modern works […] I am sure I may challenge all associates to give or bequeath to it similar pignora amoris”
“In 1435 he visited Scotland, and left behind him a pignus amoris which fortunately died”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

pignut pigopolist pigopoly Pigot pigotite Pigott

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