ferae naturae
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of ferae naturae
1655–65; < Latin: literally, of a wild nature
Example Sentences
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Coming out of an uncertain past, based on some dark legend of heart-break or blood-shed, they bear no author's name, but are ferae naturae and have the flavor of wild game.
From A History of English Romanticism in the Eighteenth Century by Beers, Henry A. (Henry Augustin)
"When Diana takes the field the chase is not wholly confined to objects ferae naturae," said Guy, darting a significant glance at his companion.
From Condensed Novels by Harte, Bret
Lord Salisbury replied that fur seals were wild animals, ferae naturae, and not the property of any individual until captured.
From The United States Since the Civil War by Lingley, Charles Ramsdell
At one end of it, the northern, a patch of the turf was gone—removed by some boy or other creature ferae naturae.
From Ghost Stories of an Antiquary by James, M. R. (Montague Rhodes)
But I am not muzzled yet: they shall find me one of the ferae naturae.
From Anna St. Ives by Holcroft, Thomas
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