Latin school

noun

1. a secondary school emphasizing instruction in Latin and Greek.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Latin school¹

First recorded in 1645–55

Example Sentences

My pupils of the Latin School have turned upon me in revolt and have deserted me in a body.

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As the Latin School grew weak, the roughs and young blackguards grew strong.

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He completed the curriculum at the Latin school when only twelve years of age.

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Cambridge has given a lecture to a class or classes of the Latin school.

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The Boston Latin School was the first to get its men into training, and has a start of nearly a week over its rivals.

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