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From: "Diarmid Campbell" <>
Subject: origins of Ne Obliviscaris
Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2000 11:55:35 -0000
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James,

The reason for the adoption of the Argyll motto is generally accepted as
haveing been "lost in the mists of time."

Diarmid Campbell, Argyll (Scotland)

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Subject: Re: CAMPBELL-D Digest V00 #441 - Ne Obliviscaris


> The spelling of Ne Obliviscaris seems rather straight forward when viewed
> from the perspective of Latin. I have often thought that something may has
> become lost in translation. There is a leap from the literal translation
to
> do not forget. This may seem simplistic, but people do ask, "Forget what?"
> That question can be rather disarming and requires a thoughtful answer. I
> would like to know about research on the meaning. Has it has changed over
> time and if so, how? This is a little outside our normal genealogical
> exploration but it is an important part of our heritage. I would welcome
any
> private responses from members of the list.
>
> James R. Campbell
> New York City
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