pignus amoris
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English
17
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
2
Syllables
10
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A gift or keepsake that is symbolic of a love relationship; a love token.
noun
A love child.
Example Sentences
- "Dr. Farre has within a few days presented to the College, with his portrait, a most valuable library of ancient and modern works […] I am sure I may challenge all associates to give or bequeath to it similar pignora amoris"
- "In 1435 he visited Scotland, and left behind him a pignus amoris which fortunately died"