noctis

[ nok-tis ]

adjective

1. (in prescriptions) of the night.

Word History and Origins

Origin of noctis¹

< Latin, genitive singular of nox night

Example Sentences

The participation of many men in the jus primae noctis is open to various explanations.

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His conditionibus plebs lta domum rediit, sub ipsum noctis crepusculum.

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The jus primae noctis, enjoyed by men of the bridegroom's totem.

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Namque arida sarmenta in boum cornibus deligata principio noctis incendi bovesque ad montes, quos Romani insederant, agi iussit.

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Namque rida sarmenta in boum cornibus dligta6 prncipi7 noctis incend bovsque ad monts, qus Rmn nsderant, ag35 iussit.

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