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Postby Weka » 18 Dec 2012, 10:58

Mum and dad have a batch (teeny tiny holiday home in the bush by the sea) that my great grandfather built. He was a teacher and named the place "somnolencia" only no one knows what this really means. We thought it was Latin but that turns out to be wrong. Family folklore says it means "place of rest". The sign needs reprinting, so I'm getting that done or Christmas for mum and dad, hence why I'm thinking about I now.

Does anyone know what it means or which language it is? I'm curious. Sorry, but I'm not even sure if i or it is spelt right, the sign is at the printers at the moment and I've written it here by memory.
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Re: The batch

Postby Ally » 18 Dec 2012, 11:01

Somnolencia in Spanish means sleepiness. :) :)
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Re: The batch

Postby Weka » 18 Dec 2012, 11:24

I thought someone here would know! :D
Thanks!
Sleepiness, place of rest.. I guess that works
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Re: The batch

Postby Kaz » 18 Dec 2012, 11:30

Definitely! :D How lovely.................. :)
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Re: The batch

Postby Rodo » 18 Dec 2012, 11:34

drowsiness too.

Lovely word, and lovely idea getting that sign redone.
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Re: The batch

Postby saundra » 18 Dec 2012, 15:17

what a lovely thought weka and your parents will treasure it
there is always some one on here who seems able to help
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Re: The batch

Postby JoM » 18 Dec 2012, 16:56

That's lovely, and what a lovely gift the sign will make :)
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Re: The batch

Postby Fugitive » 18 Dec 2012, 17:43

The perfect Christmas present Weka.
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