fons et origo
Americannoun
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As to the source of the Tweed there is the curious paradox that what passes for its source is not the real fons et origo of the stream.
From In the Border Country by W. S.
Harold was soon all smiles and grease; and I was not, on the whole, dissatisfied with the significant hint that had been gained as to the fons et origo mali.
From The Golden Age by Grahame, Kenneth
And recognising Locke to be the fons et origo malorum, he subjected his theory of human knowledge to a close analysis, and exposed it as being fallacious.
From Religion and Science From Galileo to Bergson by Hardwick, John Charlton
By the partisans of the Empire, on the other hand, the Donation was looked upon as the fons et origo malorum, and Constantine was regarded as having, in his new-born zeal, betrayed his imperial trust.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6 "Dodwell" to "Drama" by Various
D. nobile Cooksoni was the fons et origo of an unpleasant misunderstanding.
From About Orchids A Chat by Boyle, Frederick
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