Also in need of a Latinist

[LauriD]

I need help with a Latin question that can't be solved by Google translate.

I need someone to take a look at a list of Roman military drill commands (equivalent of "attention," "at ease," etc.) and suggest a way that someone could garble one so it comes out obscene/silly/etc. so that the inexperienced commander (not a native Latin speaker) would be embarrassed.

Any takers?

[WaitForIt]

Re: Also in need of a Latinist

This may sound out there, but if you can't find what you're needing here, try asking in an off-topic area in the forums at catholic.com. Not joking.

[LauriD]

Re: Also in need of a Latinist

Thanks, Wait! Good idea!

[Steven R]

Re: Also in need of a Latinist

Your local university probably has a Classics department. There is likely an hungry grad student that could use a few bucks. Hire him to get the vocabulary you need. You may even get some Latin slang you can put in for color to boot.

[LauriD]

Re: Also in need of a Latinist

It's just one line, and I figured one out on my own. It's derived from the order to turn left: Ad scutum, clina!

[Fortean]

"Nos Morituri Te Salutamus"

http://www.legionsix.org/roman_drill.htm

[LauriD]

Re: "Nos Morituri Te Salutamus"

http://www.legionsix.org/roman_drill.htm

I found that site and it's AWESOME!

[theblondewritr]

Re: Also in need of a Latinist

Mel?

[Manchester]

Re: Also in need of a Latinist

I need help with a Latin question that can't be solved by Google translate.

I need someone to take a look at a list of Roman military drill commands (equivalent of "attention," "at ease," etc.) and suggest a way that someone could garble one so it comes out obscene/silly/etc. so that the inexperienced commander (not a native Latin speaker) would be embarrassed.

Is the garbled expression supposed to be "obscene/silly/etc." in Latin or in English?