multum in parvo
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Origin of multum in parvo
Latin
Example Sentences
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On the whole, this multum in parvo, for such it pre-eminently is, is calculated to become a universal instructer in the knowledge of the earth.
From Ups and Downs in the Life of a Distressed Gentleman by Stone, William L. (William Leete)
The flying machine must be multum in parvo.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 5 "Fleury, Claude" to "Foraker" by Various
Especially is the writing of equations, which constitute the multum in parvo of chemical knowledge, insisted upon.
From An Introduction to Chemical Science by Williams, Rufus Phillips
Many such multum in parvo lines are found in Morris' poem, and at times they have a beauty that is marvelous.
From The Influence of Old Norse Literature on English Literature by Nordby, Conrad Hjalmar
It was, indeed, a multum in parvo, for in it could be stored not only the saucepans and a frying-pan, but the plates, and knives and forks, and spoons, and even the saucers and salt.
From The Cruise of the Snowbird A Story of Arctic Adventure by Stables, Gordon
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