scil.

abbreviation

to wit; namely (used especially on legal documents, as an affidavit, pleading, etc., to verify the place of action).

Origin of scil.

From the Latin word scīlicet, contraction of scīre licet “it is permitted to know”

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That by jestours, I suppose we are to understand gestours; scil.
Reliques of Ancient English Poetry, Volume I (of 3) | Thomas Percy
Dividitur Syria in quinque prfecturas, quarum unicuique nomine proprio nomen, Al Scham, scil.
A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume I. | Jacob Bryant
Declan however had two uterine brothers, sons of Aongus, scil.: Colman and Eoghan.
The Life of St. Declan of Ardmore | Anonymous
That of Lucan is true, scil., that it made him incline to a republic.
Brief Lives (Vol. 2 of 2) | John Aubrey
Wilts, who was borne as he was wont to say 'in the first Olympiad,' scil.
Brief Lives (Vol. 2 of 2) | John Aubrey

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