gaudeamus igitur

British

/ ˌɡaʊdɪˈɑːmʊs ˈɪɡɪˌtʊə, ˌɡɔːdɪˈeɪməs ˈɪdʒɪtə /

interjection

let us therefore rejoice

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Etymology

Origin of gaudeamus igitur

from a medieval student song

Example Sentences

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No thought of payment makes us ill, We don't know such a word as "bill": Et gaudeamus igitur, Our soul has nought to fidget her!

From Julia Ward Howe 1819-1910 by Elliott, Maud Howe

Non sumus fashionabiles: Non damus dapes splendides: But in a modest way, you know, We like to see our money go: Et gaudeamus igitur, Our soul has nought to fidget her!

From Julia Ward Howe 1819-1910 by Elliott, Maud Howe

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