Spes ultima gentis?thanks?

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Spes ultima gentis?thanks?

I think it's Latin.
What does it mean.
Thanks in advance.

2007-01-15 08:44:42 · 3 answers · asked by ssliao728 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages

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That appears to be from The Mezzotint by M.R. James, 1904 - it means "the last hope of the family". The man in the story was the last male heir in the family; since he had no children, and no other relatives, he was the last of his line - the family and its name ended when he died.

2007-01-15 23:27:37 · answer #1 · answered by Jeannie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It's Latin and means

"The last hope of (his) family / (his) race" (depending on how you translate "gens" which can mean both)

2007-01-15 10:02:41 · answer #2 · answered by Sterz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It is Latin indeed and
means: the last hope of people of (the) man.

You are welcome

2007-01-15 09:44:59 · answer #3 · answered by saehli 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋