Brewer, E. Cobham. Dictionary of Phrase & Fable. Verbum Sap. [A word to the wise.]

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Verba’tim et Litera’tim.

Verbum Sat. [A word is enough.]

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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.


*Verbum Sap. [A word to the wise.]*

A hint is sufficient to any wise man; a threat implying if the hint is not taken I will expose you. (Latin, Verbum sapienti.)	1

Verba’tim et Litera’tim.

Verbum Sat. [A word is enough.]

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