noctis
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of noctis
< Latin, genitive singular of nox night
Example Sentences
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For all he knew there might never have been any such law as the jus primae noctis, or any such creature as a capitalist, or any such garment as a top hat.
From "1984" by George Orwell
The same custom remained in other parts of the world as the jus primae noctis, which was held as an inalienable right by certain kings and other divine personages.
From The Witch-cult in Western Europe A Study in Anthropology by Murray, Margaret Alice
In the Welsh tale Geraint and Enid are bedded in Arthur's own chamber, which seems to be a symbolic commutation of the jus primae noctis a custom of which the very existence is disputed.
From Alfred Tennyson by Lang, Andrew
Properly the epithet of noctis, but poetically transferred to signa.
From Readings from Latin Verse With Notes by Bushnell, Curtis C.
There is no mention of any jus primae noctis where the marriage was the result of betrothal.
From Kinship Organisations and Group Marriage in Australia by Thomas, Northcote Whitridge
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