in propria persona
Americanadverb
adverb
Etymology
Origin of in propria persona
1645–55; < Latin: in one's own person
Example Sentences
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As he put it, rather more sweetly, in propria persona: "You marry to continue the conversation."
From The Guardian ● Aug. 24, 2012
Starting, and in dread of some new horrour, Juliet looked at him aghast; while, clapping his hands, and turbently approaching her, he exclaimed, 'Yes! here she is, in propria persona!
From The Wanderer (Volume 5 of 5) or, Female Difficulties by Fanny Burney
It was some little time, however, before he could be convinced that Paddy Adair in propria persona sat before him.
From The Three Midshipmen by Victor Prout
But, at that moment, the door opened, and the youth, who had before departed in order to bring a physician, reappeared in propria persona.
From The Devil's Elixir Vol. II (of 2) by E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus) Hoffmann
Nell Gwynn is said first to have attracted the attention of King Charles when she appeared in a humorous part at the theatre; she was one of the earliest actresses to appear in propria persona.
From Women of England by Bartlett Burleigh James
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