List of classical abbreviations

The following list contains a selection from the Latin abbreviations that occur in the writings and inscriptions of the Romans.[1][2]

A

  • A. Absolvo, Actum, Aedilis, Aes, Aedilis, Ager, Ago, Aio, Amicus, Annus, Antiquo, Auctor, Auditor, Augustus, Aulus, Aurum, Aut.[3]
  • A.A. Aes alienum, Ante audita, Apud agrum, Aurum argentum.
  • AA. Augusti duo.[3]
  • AAA. Augusti tres.
  • A.A.A.F.F. Auro argento aere flando feriundo. or Aere Argento Auro Flando Feriundo.[3]
  • A.A.V. Alter ambove.
  • A.C. Acta causa, Alius civis.
  • A.D. Ante diem
  • A.D.V. Ante diem quintum.
  • A.D.A. Ad dandos agros.
  • AEO. Aedes, Aedilis, Aedilitas.
  • AEM., AIM. Aemilius, Aemilia.
  • AER. Aerarium.
  • AER.P. Aere publico.
  • A.F. Acture fide, Auli filius.
  • AG. Ager, Ago, Agrippa.
  • A.G. Ammo grato, Aulus Gellius.
  • A.L.AE., A.L.E. Arbitrium litis aestimandae.
  • A.M., A.MILL. Ad milliarium. Ante Meridian.
  • AN. Aniensis, Annus, Ante.
  • ANN. Annales, Anni, Annona.
  • ANT. Ante, Antonius.
  • A.O. Alii omnes, Amico optimo.
  • AP. Atppius, Apud.
  • A.P. Ad pedes, Aedilitia potestate.
  • A.P.F. Auro (or argento) publico feriundo.
  • A.P.M. Amico posuit monumentum, Annorum plus minus.
  • A.P.R.C. Anno post Romam conditam.
  • ARG. Argentum.
  • AR.V.V.D.D. Aram votam volens dedicavit, Arma votiva dono dedit.
  • AT, A TE., A TER. A tergo.
  • A.T.M.D.O. Aio te mihi dare oportere.
  • AV. Augur, Augustus, Aurelius.
  • A.V. Annos vixit.
  • A.V.C. Ab urbe condita.
  • AVG. Augur, Augustus.
  • AVGG. Augusti duo[3]
  • AVGGG. Augusti tres.
  • AVT.PR.R. Auctoritas provinciae Romanorum.
  • A. Absolvo, Aedilis, Aes, Ager, Ago, Aio, Amicus, Annus, Antiquo, Auctor, Auditor, Augustus, Aulus, Aurum, Aut.
  • AA. Augusti.
  • AAA., AAAGGG Augusti tres.
  • A.A.A.F.F. Auro argento acre flando feriundo.
  • A.B. Artium Baccalaureus ("Bachelor of Arts")
  • Ab. Abbas ("Abbot")
  • Abp. Archbishop
  • Abs. Absens ("Absent")
  • Absoluo. Absolutio ("Absolution")
  • ABB. Abbas
  • A.B.M. Amico bene merenti
  • A.C. Auditor Cameræ (Auditor of the Papal Treasury)
  • AC Ante Christum ("Before Christ")
  • ACN Ante Christum Natum ("Before the Birth of Christ")
  • A.D. Anno Domini ("Year of Our Lord")
  • a.d. ante diem ("The day before")
  • A.C. Acta causa, Alins civis.
  • A.D. A domino, Anno Domini, Ante diem
  • AED. Aedilis
  • AEDILIC. Aedilicia potestate, Aedilicius
  • AED CVR Aedilis curulis
  • AEL. Aelius
  • AEPP. Archiepiscopus
  • Alr. Aliter ("Otherwise")
  • A.M., A.MILL. Ad milliarium.
  • AP. Atppius, Apud.
  • A.P.F. Auro (sive argento) publico feriundo.
  • A.P.M. Amico posuit monumentum, Annorum plus minus.
  • Applica. Apostolica ("Apostolic")
  • Appatis. Approbatis ("Having been approved")
  • Archiepus. Archiepiscopus ("Archbishop")
  • Aucte. Auctoritate ("By the Authority")
  • AVG. Augur, Augustus, Augustus mensis.
  • AVGG. Augusti
  • AVR. Aurelius
  • AVSPP Auspicia
  • Adm. Rev. Admodum Reverendus ("Very Reverend")
  • Adv. Adventus ("Advent")
  • Alb. Albus ("White" — Breviary)
  • al. alii, alibi, alias ("others", "elsewhere", "otherwise")
  • A.M. Anno Mundi ("Year of the World")
  • A.M. Artium Magister ("Master of Arts")
  • A.M.D.G. Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam ("For the greater glory of God")
  • An. Annus ("Year")
  • Ann. Anni ("Years")
  • Ana Antiphona
  • Ant. Antiphona
  • Apost. Apostolus ("Apostle")
  • Ap. Sed. Apostolica Sedes ("Apostolic See")
  • Ap. Sed. Leg. Apostolicæ Sedis Legatus ("Legate of the Apostolic See")
  • Archiep. Archiepiscopus ("Archbishop")
  • Archid. Archidiaconus ("Archdeacon")
  • Archiprb. Archipresbyter ("Archpriest")
  • A.R.S. Anno Reparatæ Salutis ("In the year of Our Redemption")
  • A.U. Alma Urbs ("Beloved City" — i.e., Rome)
  • Authen. Authentica ("Authentic" — e.g. letters)
  • Aux. Auxilium, Auxilio ("Help", "With the help of")
  • A.D. Ante Diem (e.g. in the phrase, "Ante Diem VI [or Sextum] Kal. Apriles", is equivalent to the sixth day before the Calends of April, counting both the Calends and the day intended to be indicated); or Anima Dulcis ("Sweet Soul")
  • A.Q.I.C. Anima Quiescat In Christo ("May his [or her] Soul Repose in Christ")

B

  • B. Balbius, Balbus, Beatus, Bene, Beneficiarius, Beneficium, Bonus, Brutus, Bustum.
  • B. (for V.) Berna Bivus, Bixit.
  • B.A. Bixit anos, Bonis auguriis, Bonus amabilis.
  • BB., B.B. Bene bene, i.e. optime, Optimus.
  • B.D. Bonae deae, Bonum datum.
  • B.DD. Bonis deabus.
  • B.D.S.M. Bene de se merenti.
  • B.F. Bona femina, Bona fides, Bona fortuna, Bonum factum.
  • B.F. Bona femina, Bona filia.
  • B.H. Bona hereditaria, Bonorum heres.
  • B.I. Bonum judicium.
  • B.I.I. Boni judicis judicium.
  • B.M. Beatae memoriae, Bene merenti.
  • B.N. Bona nostra, Bonum nomen.
  • BN.H.I. Bona hic invenies.
  • B.P. Bona paterna, Bonorum potestas, Bonum publicum.
  • B.Q. Bene quiescat, Bona quaesita.
  • B.RP.N. Boho reipublicae natus.
  • BRT. Britannicus.
  • B.T. Bonorum tutor, Brevi tempore.
  • B.V. Bene vale, Bene vixit, Bonus vir.
  • B.V.V. Balnea vina Venus.
  • BX. Bixit (for vixit).
  • B. Balbius, Balbus, Beatus, Bene, Beneficiarius, Beneficium, Bonus, Brutus, Bustum.
  • B. (in loco V.) Berna Bivus, Bixit.
  • B.A. Bixit annos [recte Vixit annos], Bonis auguriis, Bonus amabilis.
  • BB., B.B. Bene bene, i.e. optime, Optimus.
  • B.D. Bonae deae, Bonum datum.
  • B.DD. Bonis deabus.
  • B.D.S.M. Bene de se merenti.
  • B.F. Bona femina, Bona fides, Bona fortuna, Bonum factum.
  • B.F. Bona femina, Bona filia.
  • B.H. Bona hereditaria, Bonorum heres.
  • B.I. Bonum iudicium.
  • B.I.I. Boni iudicis iudicium.
  • B.M. Beatae memoriae, Bene merenti.
  • B.M.V. Beatae Mariae virginis
  • B.N. Bona nostra, Bonum nomen.
  • BN.H.I. Bona hic invenies.
  • B.P. Bona paterna, Bonorum potestas, Bonum publicum.
  • B.Q. Bene quiescat, Bona quaesita.
  • B.RP.N. Boho reipublicae natus.
  • BRT. Britannicus.
  • B.T. Bonorum tutor, Brevi tempore.
  • B.V. Bene vale, Bene vixit, Bonus vir.
  • B.V.V. Balnea vina Venus.
  • BX. Bixit [recte vixit].
  • B. Bene Merenti
  • BMT. Bene Merenti ("To the Well-Deserving")
  • B.M. Bonae Memoriæ ("Of Happy Memory")
  • B.F. Bonae Feminæ ("To the Good Woman")
  • B.I.C. Bibas [for Vivas] In Christo ("May you Live In Christ")
  • B.M.F. Bene Merenti Fecit ("He erected this to the Well-Deserving")
  • B.Q. Bene Quiescat ("May he [or she] Rest Well")
  • B.A. Baccalaureus Artium ("Bachelor of Arts")
  • B. BB. Beatus, Beati ("Blessed")
  • B.C. Before Christ
  • B.C.L. Baccalaureus Civilis [or Canonicae] Legis ("Bachelor of Civil [or Canon] Law")
  • B.D. Bachelor of Divinity
  • B.F. Bona Fide ("In Good Faith")
  • Ben. Benedictio ("Blessing")
  • Benevol. Benevolentia ("Benevolence")
  • Bon. Mem. Bonæ Memoriæ ("Of Happy Memory")
  • B.P. Beatissime Pater ("Most Holy Father")
  • Bro. Brother
  • B. Se. Baccalaureus Scientiarum ("Bachelor of Sciences")
  • B.U.J. Baccalaureus Utriusque Juris ("Bachelor of Both Laws" — i.e., civil and canon)
  • B.T. Baccalaureus Theologiæ ("Bachelor of Theology")
  • B.V. Beatitudo Vestra ("Your Holiness")
  • B.V. Beata Virgo ("Blessed Virgin")
  • B.V.M. Beata Virgo Maria ("Blessed Virgin Mary")

C

  • C. Caesar, Cains, Caput, Causa, Censor, Civis, Conors, Colonia Comitialis (dies), Condemno, Consul, Cum, Curo, Custos, Caia, Centuria, Cum, Con. (prefix).
  • C.B. Civis bonus, Commune bonum, Conjugi benemerenti, Cui bono.
  • C.C. Calumniae causa, Causa cognita, Conjugi carissimae, Consilium cepit, Curiae consulto.
  • C.C.C. Calumniae cavendae causa.
  • C.C.F. Caesar (or Caius) curavit faciendum, Caius Caii filius.
  • CC.VV. Clarissimi viri. (=senators)
  • C.D. Caesaris decreto, Cains Decius, Comitialibus diebus.
  • CES. Censor, Censores.
  • CESS. Censores.
  • C.F. Causa fiduciae, Conjugi fecit, Curavit faciendum.
  • C.H. Custos heredum, Custos hortorum.
  • C.I. Caius Julius, Consul jussit, Curavit judex.
  • CL. Clarissimus, Claudius, Clodius, Colonia.
  • CL.V. Clarissimus vir, Clypeum vovit.
  • C.M. Caius Marius, Causa mortis.
  • CN. Cnaeus.
  • COH. Coheres, Conors.
  • COL. Collega, Collegium, Colonia, Columna.
  • COLL. Collega, Coloni, Coloniae.
  • COM. Comes, Comitium, Comparatum.
  • CON. Conjux, Consensus, Consiliarius, Consul, Consularis.
  • COR. Cornelia (tribus), Cornelius, Corona, Corpus.
  • COS. Consiliarius, Consul, Consulares.
  • COSS. Consules.
  • C.P. Carissimus (or Clarissimus) puer, Civis publicus, Curavit ponendum.
  • C.R. Caius Rufus, Civis Romanus, Curavit reficiendum.
  • CS. Caesar, Communis, Consul.
  • C.V. Clarissimus (or Consularis) vir.
  • CVR. Cura, Curator, Curavit, Curia.
  • C. Caesar, Caius, Caput, Carrissimus, Causa, Censor, Centurio, Civis, Cohors, Colonia Comitialis (dies), Condemno, Coniunx, Comes, Consul, Cum, Curavit, Curo, Custos, Caia, Centuria, Cum, Con. (praeverbium).
  • c. circa
  • CAL. Calendis
  • C.B. Civis bonus, Commune bonum, Coniugi benemerenti, Cui bono.
  • C.C. Calumniae causa, Causa cognita, Coniugi carissimae, Consilium cepit, Curiae consulto.
  • C.C.C. Calumniae cavendae causa.
  • C.C.F. Caesar (vel Caius) curavit faciendum, Caius Caii filius.
  • CC.VV. Clarissimi viri.
  • C.D. Caesaris decreto, Cains Decius, Comitialibus diebus.
  • CES. Censor, Censores.
  • CESS. Censores.
  • C.F. Causa fiduciae, Coniugi fecit, Curavit faciendum.
  • C.H. Custos heredum, Custos hortorum.
  • C.I. Caius Iulius, Consul iussit, Curavit iudex.
  • CL. Clarissimus, Claudius, Clodius, Colonia.
  • CL.V. Clarissimus vir, Clypeum vovit.
  • C.M. Caius Marius, Causa mortis.
  • CN. Cnaeus.
  • COH. Coheres, Conors.
  • COL. Collega, Collegium, Colonia, Columna.
  • COLL. Collega, Coloni, Coloniae.
  • COM. Comes, Comitium, Comparatum.
  • CON. Coniunx, Consensus, Consiliarius, Consul, Consularis.
  • COR. Cornelia (tribus), Cornelius, Corona, Corpus.
  • COS. Consiliarius, Consul, Consulares.
  • COSS. Consules.
  • C.P. Carissimus (sive Clarissimus) puer, Civis publicus, Curavit ponendum.
  • C.R. Caius Rufus, Civis Romanus, Curavit reficiendum.
  • CS. Caesar, Communis, Consul.
  • C.V. Clarissimus (sive Consularis) vir.
  • CVR. Cura, Curator, Curavit, Curia.
  • Cam. Camera (Papal Treasury)
  • Cam. Ap. Camera Apostolica ("Apostolic Camera" — i.e. Papal Treasury)
  • Can. Canonicus
  • Canc. Cancellarius ("Chancellor")
  • Cap. Capitulum ("Little Chapter" — Breviary)
  • Cap. de seq. Capitulum de Sequenti ("Little chapter of the following feast" — Breviary)
  • Capel. Capella ("Chapel")
  • Caus. Causa ("Cause")
  • C.C. Curatus ("Curate" — used chiefly in Ireland)
  • CC. VV. Clarissimi Viri ("Illustrious Men")
  • Cen. Eccl. Censura Ecclesiastica ("Ecclesiastical Censure")
  • Cla. Clausula ("Clause")
  • Cl. Clericus
  • Clico. Clericus, Clerico ("Cleric")
  • Clun. Cluniacenses ("Monks of Cluny")
  • C.M. Causa Mortis ("On occasion of death")
  • Cod. Codex (Manuscript)
  • Cog. Leg. Cognatio Legalis ("Legal Cognation")
  • Cog. Spir. Cognatio Spiritualis ("Spiritual Cognation")
  • Coll. Cone. Collectio Conciliorum ("Collection of the Councils")
  • Comm. Prec. Commemoratio Praecedentis ("Commemoration of the preceding feast" — Breviary)
  • Comm. Seq. Commemoratio Sequentis ("Commemoration of the following feast" — Breviary)
  • Compl. Completorium ("Compline" — Breviary)
  • Con. Contra ("against")
  • Cone. Concilium ("Council")
  • Conf. Confessor
  • Conf. Doct. Confessor et Doctor (Breviary)
  • Conf. Pont. Confessor Pontifex ("Confessor and Bishop" — Breviary)
  • Cons. Consecratio ("Consecration")
  • Consecr. Consecratus ("Consecrated")
  • Const. Ap. Constitutio Apostolica ("Apostolic Constitution")
  • Cr. Credo ("Creed" — Breviary)
  • Canice. Canonice ("Canonically")
  • Card. Cardinalis ("Cardinal")
  • Cens. Censuris ("Censures" — abl. or dat. case)
  • Circumpeone. Circumspectione ("Circumspection" — abl. case)
  • Coione. Communione ("Communion" — abl. case)
  • Confeone. Confessione ("Confession" — abl. case)
  • Consciae. Conscientiæ ("Of [or to] conscience")
  • Constbus Constitutionibus ("Constitutions" — abl. or dat. Case)
  • C. Consul
  • CC. Consules ("Consuls")
  • C.F. Clarissima Femina ("Most Illustrious Woman")
  • Cl. V. Clarissimus Vir ("Most Illustrious Man")
  • C.O. Conjugi Optimo ("To my Excellent Husband")
  • C.O.B.Q. Cum Omnibus Bonis Quiescat ("May he [or she] Repose With All Good souls")
  • COI. Conjugi ("To my Husband [or Wife]")
  • CS. Consul
  • COS. Consul
  • COSS. Consules ("Consuls")
  • C.P. Clarissima Puella ("Most Illustrious Maiden")

D

  • D. Dat, Dedit, De, Decimus, Decius, Decretum, Decurio, Deus, Dicit, Dies, Divus, Dominus, Domus, Donum, Depositus ("Laid to rest"), Dulcis ("Dear One"), , Dedit, Dedicavit ("Gave", "Dedicated")
  • d. dies ("day")
  • D.C. Decurio coloniae, Diebus comitialibus, Divus Caesar.
  • D.C.L. Doctor Civilis [or Canonicae] Legis ("Doctor of Civil [or Canon] Law")
  • D.D. Dea Dia, Decurionum decreto, Dedicavit, Deo dedit, Dono dedit, Domus Divina,,[3] Doctor Divinitatis ("Doctor of Divinity" — i.e. Theology), Doctores ("Doctors")
  • D.D.D. Datum decreto decurionum, Dono dedit dedicavit, Deo Donum Dedit[3]
  • D.D.L.M. Donum dedit libens merito.
  • D.E.R. De ea re.
  • D.G. Dei Gratia ("By the Grace of God")
  • D.I. Dedit imperator, Diis immortalibus, Diis inferis.
  • D.I.P. Dormit In Pace ("Sleeps in Peace")
  • D.l.M. Deo invicto Mithrae, Diis inferis Manibus.
  • D.M. Deo Magno, Dignus memoria, Di(i)s Manibus ("To the Manes/spirits of the departed"), Dolo malo.
  • D.M.P.S. Dis Manibus (et) perpetuae securitati
  • D.M.S. Diis Manibus Sacrum ("Sacred to the Manes [of]")
  • D.N. Domino Nostro ("To Our Lord"), Dominus Noster ("Our Lord")
  • D.N.I.C. Domini nostri Iesu Christi
  • D.N.J.C. Dominus Noster Jesus Christus ("Our Lord Jesus Christ")
  • D.O.M. Deo Optimo Maximo ("To God, the Best and Greatest")
  • D.O.M.A. Deo Optimo maximo aeterno
  • D.P.S. Dedit proprio sumptu, Deo perpetuo sacrum, De pecunia sua.
  • D.R. Decanus Ruralis ("Rural Dean")
  • D.S.I.M. Deo soli invicto mithrae
  • D.Se. Doctor Scientiarum ("Doctor of Sciences")
  • D.V. Deo Volente ("God willing")
  • DD. NN. Dominis Nostris ("To Our Lords")
  • DD. Divi
  • Dec. Decanus ("Dean")
  • DEC. Decurio
  • Def. Defunctus ("Deceased")
  • DEP. Depositus ("Laid to rest")
  • DES. Designatus.
  • DEV Devotus
  • Discreoni. Discretioni ("To the Discretion")
  • Dispensao. Dispensatio ("Dispensation")
  • DN Dominus
  • Dni. Domini
  • DNO. Domino
  • DNS Dominus ("Lord", "Sir", or "Mr.")
  • Dnus Dominus
  • DNUS Dominus
  • Doct. Doctor (Breviary)
  • Dom. Dominica ("Sunday")
  • Doxol. Doxologia ("Doxology" — Breviary)
  • Dr. iur. Doctor iuris
  • DS Deus ("God")
  • Dupl. I. Cl. Duplex Primæ Classis ("Double First Class feast" — Breviary)
  • Dupl. II. Cl. Duplex Secundae Classis ("Double Second Class feast" — Breviary)
  • Dupl. Maj. Duplex Major ("Double Major feast")
  • Dupl. Duplex ("Double feast" — Breviary)

E

  • E. Ecclesia, Ejus, Eius, Eques, Erexft, Ergo, Est, Et, Earvin, Etiam, Evangelista, Ex.
  • EG. Aeger, Egit, Egregius.
  • E.G. exempli gratia (e.g.) (for the sake of example)
  • EQ.M. Equitum magister.
  • EL. Electus
  • E.M. Egregiae memoriae, Eiusmodi, Ejusmodi, Erexit monumentum.
  • EPI. Episcopi
  • EPO. Episcopo
  • EQ. Eques
  • EQ.M. Equitum magister.
  • E.Q.R. Eques Romanus.
  • E.P. Equo publico.
  • E.R.A. Ea res agitur.
  • E(X)T. Ex testamento
  • E(X)V. Ex voto
  • Eccl. Ecclesiasticus ("Ecclesiastic")
  • Eccl. Ecclesia ("The Church")
  • El. Electio, Electus ("Election", "Elect")
  • Emus Eminentissimus ("Most Eminent")
  • EPS Episcopus
  • EP. Episcopus
  • Episc. Episcopus ("Bishop")
  • Et. Etiam ("Also, Even")
  • Evang. Evangelium ("Gospel" — Breviary)
  • Ex. Extra ("Outside of")
  • Exe. Excommunicatus, Excommunicatio ("Excommunicated, Excommunication")
  • Ecclae. Ecclesiæ ("Of [or to] the Church")
  • Ecclis. Ecclesiasticis ("Ecclesiastical")
  • Effum. Effectum ("Effect")
  • Epus. Episcopus ("Bishop")
  • Excoe. Excommunicatione ("Excommunication" — abl. case)
  • Exit. Existit ("Exists")
  • E.V. Ex Voto ("In Fulfilment of a Vow")
  • EX. TM. Ex Testamento ("In accordance with the Testament of")
  • E VIV. DISC. E Vivis Discessit ("Departed from Life")

F

  • F. Fabius, Facere, Fecit, &c., Familia, Fastus (dies), Felix, Femina, Fides, Filius, Flamen, Fortuna, Frater, Fuit, Functus.
  • F.C. Faciendum curavit, Fidei commissume, Fiduciae causa.
  • F.D. Fidem dedit, Flamen Dialis, Fraude donavit.
  • F.F.F. Ferro flamma fame, Fortior fortuna fato.
  • FL. Filius, Flamen, Flaminius, Flavius.
  • F.L. Favete linguis, Fecit libens, Felix liber.
  • FR. Forum, Fronte, Frumentarius.
  • F.R. Forum Romanum.
  • F. Fabius, Facere, Fecit, &c., Familia, Fastus (dies), Felix, Femina, Fides, Filius, Flamen, Fortuna, Frater, Fuit, Functus.
  • F.F. Fratres
  • F.F.C. Filii faciendum curaverunt
  • F.C. Faciendum curavit, Fidei commissume, Fiduciae causa.
  • F.D. Fidem dedit, Flamen Dialis, Fraude donavit.
  • F.F.F. Ferro flamma fame, Fortior fortuna fato.
  • FL. Filius, Flamen, Flaminius, Flavius, floruit.
  • F.L. Favete linguis, Fecit libens, Felix liber.
  • FR. Forum, Fronte, Frumentarius., Frater
  • F.R. Forum Romanum.
  • FS ET S Fecit sibi et sui
  • F. Fecit ("Did"); or Filius ("Son"); or Feliciter ("Happily")
  • F.C. Fieri Curavit ("Caused to be made")
  • F.F. Fieri Fecit ("Caused to be made")
  • FF. Fratres ("Brothers"); Filii ("Sons")
  • FS. Fossor ("Digger")
  • Fr. Frater ("Brother")
  • Frum. Fratrum ("Of the Brothers")
  • Fel. Mem. Felicis Memoriæ ("Of Happy Memory")
  • Fel. Rec. Felicis Recordationis ("Of Happy Memory")
  • Fer. Feria ("Weekday")
  • Fr. Frater
  • F. Frater, Frere ("Brother")
  • Fund. Fundatio ("Foundation")

G

  • G. Gaius (Caius), Gallia, Gaudium, Gellius, Gemma, Gens, Gesta, Gratia.
  • G.F. Gemina fidelis (legioni).
  • G.P.F. Gemina pia fidelis (legioni).
  • GL. Gloria.
  • GN. Genius, Gens, Genus, Gnaeus (Cnaeus).
  • G.P.R. Genro populi Romani.
  • Gen. Generalis ("General")
  • Gl. Gloria ("Glory to God", etc.)
  • Gr. Gratia ("Grace")
  • Grad. Gradus ("Grade")
  • Great. Gratias ("Thanks"); or Gratis ("Without expense")
  • Gnalis Generalis ("General")
  • G.P.R. Genro populi Romani.

H

  • H. Habet, Heres, Hic, Homo, Honor, Hora.
  • HBQ. Hic Bene Quiescat (Latin: May He Rest Peacefully Here, epigraphy)
  • HER. Heres, Herennius.
  • HER., HERC. Hercules.
  • H.L. Hac lege, Hoc loco, Honesto loco.
  • H.M. Hoc monumentum, Honesta mulier, Hora mala.
  • H.S.E. Hic sepultus est, Hic situs est.
  • H.V. Haec urbs, Hic vivit, Honeste vixit, Honestus vir.
  • H. Habet, Heres, Hic, Homo, Honor, Hora.
  • H.B. Hungaria (et) Bohmia
  • HER. Heres, Herennius.
  • HER., HERC. Hercules.
  • H.F.C. Heres faciendum curavit
  • HH. Heredes
  • H.L. Hac lege, Hoc loco, Honesto loco.
  • H.M. Hoc monumentum, Honesta mulier, Hora mala.
  • H.M.P. Hoc monumentum posuit
  • H.S.E. Hic sepultus est, Hic situs est.
  • H.V. Haec urbs, Hic vivit, Honeste vixit, Honestus vir.
  • Humil. Humiliter ("Humbly")
  • Humoi. Huiusmodi ("Of this kind")
  • hebd. Hebdomada ("Week")
  • Hom. Homilia ("Homily" — Breviary)
  • hor. hora ("hour")
  • H. Haeres ("Heir"); Hic ("Here")
  • H.L.S. Hoc Loco Situs ("Laid [or Put] in This Place")
  • H.M.F.F. Hoc Monumentum Fieri Fecit ("Caused This Monument to be Made")
  • H.S. Hic Situs ("Laid Here")

I

  • I. Immortalis, Imperator, In, Infra, Inter, Invictus, Ipse, Isis, Judex, Julius, Junius, Jupiter, Justus.
  • IA. Jam, Intra.
  • I.C. Julius Caesar, Juris Consultum, Jus civile.
  • ID. Idem, Idus, Interdum.
  • l.D. Inferis diis, Jovi dedicatnm, Jus dicendum, Jussu Dei.
  • I.D.M. Jovi deo magno.
  • I.E. Id est.
  • I.F. In foro, In fronte.
  • I.H. Jacet hic, In honestatem, Justus homo.
  • IM. Imago, Immortalis, Immunis, Impensa.
  • IMP. Imperator, Imperium.
  • I.N.R.I. Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum.
  • I.O.M. Jovi optimo maximo.
  • I.P. In publico, Intra provinciam, Justa persona.
  • I.S.V.P. Impensa sua vivus posuit.
  • I. Immortalis, Imperator, In, Infra, Inter, Invictus, Ipse, Isis, Iudex, Iulius, Iunius, Iupiter, Iustus.
  • IA. Iam, Intra.
  • I.C. Iulius Caesar, Iuris Consultum, Ius civile.
  • ICTVS Iuris consultus
  • ID. Idem, Idus, Interdum.
  • l.D. Inferis diis, Iovi dedicatnm, Ius dicendum, Iussu Dei.
  • I.D.M. Iovi deo magno.
  • I.F. In foro, In fronte.
  • I.H. Iacet hic, In honestatem, Iustus homo.
  • II VIR I D Duovir/Duumvir iure dicundo.
  • IIIIII VIR AVG Sevir/Sexvir Augustalis.
  • ILL. Illustrissimus
  • ILLMA Illustrissima
  • IM. Imago, Immortalis, Immunis, Impensa.
  • IMP. Imperator, Imperium.
  • I.N.R.I. Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum.
  • I.O.M. Iovi optimo maximo.
  • I.P. In publico, Intra provinciam, Iusta persona.
  • I.S.V.P. Impensa sua vivus posuit.
  • IVL. Iulius
  • IVN. Iunior
  • ID. Idibus ("On the Ides")
  • IDNE. Indictione ("In the Indiction" — a chronological term)
  • I.L.H. Jus Liberorum Habens ("Possessing the Right of Children" — i.e., eligibility to public office under age)
  • INB. In Bono ("In Good [odour]")
  • IND. Same as IDNE
  • INP In Pace ("In Peace")
  • I.X. In Christo ("In Christ")
  • IC Jesus (first and third letters of His name in Greek)
  • Id. Idus ("Ides")
  • Igr. Igitur ("Therefore")
  • Ind. Indictio ("Indiction")
  • Ind. Index
  • Inq. Inquisitio ("Inquisition")
  • i.p.i. in partibus infidelium ("among the infidels")
  • Is. Idus ("Ides")
  • Igr. Igitur ("Therefore")
  • Infraptum. Infrascriptum ("Written below")
  • Intropta. Introscripta ("Written within")
  • Irregulte. Irregularitate ("Irregularity" — abl. case)

J

  • J.C. Jesus Christus ("Jesus Christ")
  • J.C.D. Juris Canonici Doctor, Juris Civilis Doctor ("Doctor of Canon Law", "Doctor of Civil Law")
  • J.D. Juris Doctor ("Doctor of Law")
  • J.M.J. Jesus, Maria, Joseph ("Jesus, Mary, Joseph")
  • Jo. Johannes
  • Joann. Joannes ("John")
  • J.U.D. Juris Utriusque Doctor ("Doctor of Both Laws" — Civil and Canon)
  • Jud. Judicium ("Judgment")
  • J.U.L. Juris Utriusque Licentiatus ("Licentiate of Both Laws")
  • Jur. Juris ("Of Law")

K

  • K. Kaeso, Caia, Calumnia, Caput, Carus, Castra.
  • K., KAL., KL. Kalendae.
  • K. Kaeso, Caia, Calumnia, Caput, Carus, Castra.
  • K., KAL., KL. Kalendae.
  • Kal. Kalendae ("Calends")
  • K. Kalendas ("Calends"); or Care, Carus, Cara ("Dear One"); or Carissimus[a] ("Dearest")
  • K.B.M. Karissimo Bene Merenti ("To the Most Dear and Well-deserving")

L

  • L. Laelius, Legio, Lex, Libens, Liber, Libra, Locus, Lollius, Lucius, Ludus.
  • LB. Libens, Liberi, Libertus.
  • L.C.D. Legis Civilis Doctor ("Doctor of Civil Law")
  • L.D.D.D. Locus datus decreto decurionum.
  • LEG. Legatus, Legio.
  • LEG AVG PR PR Legatus Augusti pro praetore
  • LEG LEG Legatus legionis
  • LIB. Liber, Liberalitas, Libertas, Libertus, Librarius.
  • LIB BAR(O) Liber baro
  • LL. Leges, Libentissime, Liberti.
  • L.L.V.S. Libens laetus votum solvit.
  • L.M. Libens merito, Locus monumenti.
  • L.S. Laribus sacrum, Libens solvit, Locus sacer, Lectori Salutem.
  • LVD. Ludus.
  • LV.P.F. Ludos publicos fecit.
  • Lia. Licentia ("License")
  • Litma. Legitima ("Lawful")
  • Lre. Litteræ ("Letters")
  • Lte. Licite ("Lawfully", or "licitly")
  • Laic. Laicus ("Layman")
  • Laud. Laudes ("Lauds" — Breviary)
  • l.c. Loco citato
  • loc. cit. Loco citato ("at the place already cited")
  • Lect. Lectio ("Lesson")
  • Legit. Legitime, Legitimus ("Legally", "legitimate")
  • L.H.D. Litterarum Humaniorum Doctor ("Doctor of Literature")
  • Lib. Liber
  • Lo. Liber, Libro ("Book", "In the book")
  • Lic. Licentia, Licentiatus ("License", "Licentiate")
  • Litt. Littera ("Letter")
  • LL.B. Legum Baccalaureus ("Bachelor of Laws")
  • LL.D. Legum Doctor ("Doctor of Laws")
  • LL.M. Legum Magister ("Master of Laws")
  • Loc. Locus ("Place")
  • Lov. Lovanium ("Louvain")
  • Lovan. Lovanienses (Theologians of Louvain)
  • L.S. Loco Sigilli ("Place of the Seal")
  • Lud. Ludovicus

M

  • M. Magister, Magistratus, Magnus, Manes, Marcus, Marins, Marti, Mater, Memoria, Mensis, Miles, Monumentum, Mortuus, Mucius, Mulier.
  • M'. Manius.
  • M.D. Magno Deo, Manibus diis, Matri deum, Merenti dedit.
  • MES. Mensis.
  • MESS. Menses.
  • M.F. Mala fides, Marci filius, Monumentum fecit.
  • M.I. Matri Idaeae, Matii Isidi, Maximo Jovi.
  • MNT., MON. Moneta.
  • M.P. Male positus, Monumentum posuit.
  • M.S. Manibus sacrum, Memoriae sacrum, Manu scriptum.
  • MVN. Municeps, municipium (also MN., MV. and MVNIC.)
  • M.V.S. Marti ultori sacrum, Merito votum solvit.
  • M. Magister, Magistratus, Magnus, Manes, Marcus, Marins, Marti, Mater, Memoria, Mensis, Miles, Monumentum, Mortuus, Mucius, Mulier.
  • M'. Manius.
  • M.D. Magno Deo, Manibus diis, Matri deum, Merenti dedit.
  • MEN Mensis
  • MES. Mensis.
  • MESS. Menses.
  • M.F. Mala fides, Marci filius, Monumentum fecit.
  • M.I. Matri Idaeae, Matii Isidi, Maximo Iovi.
  • MIL Miles.
  • M L Monumentum legavit.
  • MNT. Moneta.
  • MON Moneta, Monumentum.
  • M.P. Male positus, Monumentum posuit.
  • M.S. Manibus sacrum, Memoriae sacrum, Manu scriptum.
  • MVN. Municeps, municipium (MN., MV. et MVNIC. quoque)
  • M.V.S. Marti ultori sacrum, Merito votum solvit.
  • M. Maria ("Mary")
  • M.A. Magister Artium ("Master of Arts")
  • Mag. Magister ("Master")
  • Mand. Mandamus ("We command")
  • Mand. Ap. Mandatum Apostolicum ("Apostolic Mandate", e.g. for a bishop's consecration)
  • Mart. Martyr
  • M. Martyr
  • MM. Martyr, Martyres ("Martyr", "Martyrs" — Breviary)
  • Mat. Matutinum ("Matins" — Breviary)
  • Matr. Matrimonum ("Marriage")
  • Mgr. Monseigneur, Monsignore ("My Lord")
  • Miss. Missa ("Mass" — Breviary); Missionarius ("Missionary")
  • Miss. Apost. Missionarius Apostolicus
  • M.A. Missionarius Apostolicus ("Missionary Apostolic")
  • M.R. Missionarius Rector ("Missionary Rector")
  • m.t.v. mutatur terminatio versiculi ("the termination of the little verse is changed" — Breviary)
  • Magro. Magistro ("Master" — dat. or abl. case)
  • Mir. Misericorditer ("Mercifully")
  • Miraone. Miseratione ("Pity" — abl. case)
  • Mrimonium. Matrimonium ("Matrimony")
  • M. Martyr, or Memoria ("Memory") or Monumentum ("Monument")
  • MM. Martyres ("Martyrs")
  • M.P. Monumentum Posuit ("Erected a Monument")
  • MRT. Merenti ("To the Deserving")

N

  • N. Natio, Natus, Nefastus (dies), Nepos, Neptunus, Nero, Nomen, Non, Nonae, Noster, Novus, Numen, Numerius, Numerus, Nummus.
  • NB Nota Bene
  • NEP. Nepos, Neptunus.
  • N.F.C. Nostrae fidei commissum.
  • N.L. Non licet, Non liquet, Non longe.
  • N.M.V. Nobilis memoriae vir.
  • NN. Nostri.
  • N.N. Nomen nescio
  • NN., NNO., NNR. Nostrorum.
  • NOB. Nobilis.
  • NOB., NOBR., NOV. Novembris.
  • N.P. Nefastus primo (priore parto diei), Non potest.
  • N. Natio, Natus, Nefastus (dies), Nepos, Neptunus, Nero, Nomen, Non, Nonae, Noster, Novus, Numen, Numerius, Numerus, Nummus.
  • NEP. Nepos, Neptunus.
  • N.F.C. Nostrae fidei commissum.
  • N.L. Non licet, Non liquet, Non longe.
  • N.M.V. Nobilis memoriae vir.
  • NN. Nostri.
  • NN., NNO., NNR. Nostrorum.
  • N.N. nomen nominandum seu nomen nescio
  • NO Nonis
  • NOB. Nobilis.
  • NOB., NOBR., NOV. Novembris.
  • N.P. Nefastus primo (priore parto diei), Non potest.
  • N. Nonas ("Nones"); or Numero ("Number")
  • NN. Nostris ("To Our" — with a plural) or Numeri ("Numbers")
  • Nultus. Nullatenus ("Nowise")
  • Nativ. D.N.J.C. Nativitas Domini Nostri Jesu Christi ("Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ")
  • N. D. Nostra Domina, Notre Dame ("Our Lady")
  • Nigr. Niger ("Black" — Breviary)
  • No. Nobis ("to us", "for us")
  • Nob. Nobilis, Nobiles ("Noble", "Nobles")
  • Noct. Nocturnum ("Nocturn")
  • Non. Nonæ ("Nones")
  • Nostr. Noster, nostri ("Our", "of our")
  • Not. Notitia ("Knowledge")
  • N.S. Notre Seigneur, Nostro Signore ("Our Lord")
  • N.S. New Style
  • N.T. Novum Testamentum ("New Testament")
  • Ntri. Nostri ("Of our")
  • Nup. Nuptiæ ("Nuptials")

O

  • O. Ob, Officium, Omnis, Oportet, Optimus, Opus, Ossa.
  • OB. Obiit, Obiter, Orbis.
  • OCist Ordo Cisterciensis
  • O.C.S. Ob cives servatos.
  • OFM Ordo Fratrum Minorum
  • O.H.F. Omnibus honoribus functus.
  • O.H.S.S. Ossa hic sita sunt.
  • O P N Ora pro nobis.
  • OR. Hora, Ordo, Ornamentum.
  • OSA Ordo Sancti Augustini
  • OSB Ordo Sancti Benedicti
  • OT Ordo Teutonicus
  • O.T.B.Q. Ossa tua bene quiescant.
  • OVF Oro vos faciatis
  • Ob. Obiit ("Died"), from Latin: obitus died, obiit he died. Also ob. inf. (died in infancy), ob. inf. Set. (died as minor), ob. inn. (died a spinster), ob. juv. (died in childhood)
  • Oct. Octava ("Octave" — Breviary)
  • Omn. Omnes, Omnibus ("All", "to all")
  • Op. Cit. Opere Citato ("In the work cited")
  • Or. Oratio ("Prayer" — Breviary)
  • Ord. Ordo, Ordinatio, Ordinarius ("Order", "Ordination", "Ordinary")
  • Or Orator
  • Orat. Orator ("Petitioner"), Oratorium ("Oratory")
  • O.S. Old Style
  • O.T. Old Testament
  • Oxon. Oxonium, Oxonienses ("Oxford", "Theologians or Scholars of Oxford")
  • Ordinaoni. Ordinationi ("Ordination" — dat. case)
  • Ordio. Ordinario ("Ordinary" — dat. or abl. case)
  • O. Hora ("Hour"); Obiit ("Died")
  • OB. IN XTO. Obiit In Christo ("Died In Christ")
  • OMS. Omnes ("All")
  • OP. Optimus (Excellent, or Supremely Good)

P

  • P. Pars, Passus, Pater, Patronus, Pax, Perpetuus, Pes, Pius, Plebs, Pondo, Populus, Post, Posuit, Praeses, Praetor, Primus, Pro, Provincia, Publicus, Publius, Puer.
  • P.C. Pactum conventum, Patres conscripti, Pecunia constituta, Ponendum curavit, Post consulatum, Potestate censoria.
  • P.F. Pia fidelis, Pius felix, Promissa fides, Publii filius.
  • P.M. Piae memoriae, Pius minus, Pontifex maximus. Post meridiem.
  • P.P. Pater patratus, Pater patriae, Pecunia publica, Praepositus, Primipilus, Propraetor.
  • PR. Praeses, Praetor, Pridie, Princeps.
  • P.R. Permissu reipublicae, Populus Romanus.
  • P.R.C. Post Romam conditam.
  • PR.PR. Praefectus praetorii, Propraetor.
  • P.S. Pecunia sua, Plebiscitum, Proprio sumptu, Publicae saluti, Post scriptum.
  • P.V. Pia victrix, praefectus urbi, Praestantissimus vir.
  • P. Pars, Passus, Pater, Patronus, Pax, Perpetuus, Pes, Pius, Plebs, Pondo, Populus, Positum, Post, Posuit, Praeses, Praetor, Primus, Pro, Provincia, Publicus/-e, Publius, Puer.
  • P.C. Pactum conventum, Patres conscripti, Pecunia constituta, Ponendum curavit, Post consulatum, Potestate censoria.
  • P.F. Pia fidelis, Pius felix, Promissa fides, Publii filius.
  • P F INV Pius felix invictus.
  • P.M. Piae memoriae, Pius minus, Pontifex maximus.
  • PONT MAX Pontifex maximus.
  • POS Posuit
  • P.P. Parentes posuerunt, Parentibus pientissimis, Pater patratus, Pater patriae, Patronus posuit, Pecunia publica, Praepositus, Primipilus/Primus pilus, Pro pietate, Propraetor.
  • PP Posuerunt.
  • PR. Praeses, Praetor, Pridie, Princeps.
  • PRAEF Praefectus
  • PRAET Praetor
  • P.R. Permissu reipublicae, Populus Romanus.
  • P.R.C. Post Romam conditam.
  • PROC Procurator
  • PRO SAL Pro salute.
  • PR.PR. Praefectus praetorii, Propraetor.
  • P.S. Pecunia sua, Plebiscitum, Proprio sumptu, Publicae saluti, Post scriptum.
  • PS Psalmus.
  • P.V. Pia victrix, praefectus urbi, Praestantissimus vir.
  • P. Pax ("Peace"); or Pius ("Dutiful"); or Ponendum ("To be Placed"); or Pridie ("The Day Before"); or Plus ("More")
  • P.C. Poni Curavit ("Caused to be Placed")
  • P.C. Post Consulatum
  • P. CONS. Post Consulatum ("After the Consulate")
  • P.I. Poni Jussit ("Ordered to be Placed")
  • P.M. Plus Minus ("More or Less"); or Piae Memoriae ("Of Pious Memory"); or Post Mortem ("After Death")
  • PP. Præpositus ("Placed over")
  • PR.K. Pridie Kalendas ("The Day Before the Calends")
  • PRB. Presbyter ("Priest")
  • PR.N. Pridie Nonas ("The Day Before the Nones")
  • P.T.C.S. Pax Tibi Cum Sanctis ("Peace to Thee With the Saints")
  • PZ. Pie Zeses ("May you Live Piously" — Greek)
  • Pbr. Presbyter ("Priest")
  • Penia. Pœnitentia ("Penance", or "repentance")
  • Peniaria. Pœnitentiaria ("Penitentiary"; i.e. Bureau of the Apostolic Penitentiary)
  • Pntium. Præsentium ("Of those present", or, "Of this present writing")
  • Poe. Posse ("To be able", or, "The ability to do a thing")
  • Pontus. Pontificatus ("Pontificate")
  • PP. Papa ("Pope")
  • Pr. Pater ("Father")
  • Pror. Procurator
  • Ptur. Præfertur ("Is preferred", or, "Is brought forward")
  • Ptus. Præfatus ("Aforesaid")
  • P. Pater, Pere ("Father")
  • Pa. Papa ("Pope"); Pater ("Father")
  • Pact. Pactum ("Agreement")
  • Pasch. Pascha ("Easter" — Breviary)
  • Patr. Patriarcha ("Patriarch")
  • Pent. Pentecostes ("Pentecost" — Breviary)
  • Ph.B. Philosophiæ Baccalaureus ("Bachelor of Philosophy")
  • Ph.D. Philosophiæ Doctor ("Doctor of Philosophy")
  • Phil. Philosophia ("Philosophy")
  • Ph.M. Philosophiæ Magister ("Master of Philosophy")
  • P.K. Pridie Kalendas ("The day before the Calends")
  • Poenit. Poenitentia ("Penance")
  • Poenit. Ap. Pœnitentiaria Apostolica ("Office of the Apostolic Penitentiary")
  • Pont. Pontifex ("Pontiff", i.e. Bishop — Breviary)
  • Pont. Pontificatus ("Pontificate")
  • Pont. Max. Pontifex Maximus ("Supreme Pontiff")
  • Poss. Possessor, Possessio ("Possessor", "Possession")
  • PP. Papa ("Pope"); Pontificum ("Of the popes")
  • P.P. Parochus ("Parish Priest" — used mostly in Ireland)
  • PP. AA. Patres Amplissimi ("Cardinals")
  • P.P.P. Propria Pecunia Posuit ("Erected at his own expense")
  • P.R. Permanens Rector ("Permanent Rector")
  • Praef. Præfatio ("Preface" of the Mass — Breviary)
  • Presbit. Presbyter, Priest
  • Prof. Professus, Professio, Professor ("Professed", "Profession", "Professor")
  • Prop. Fid. Propaganda Fide (Congregation of the Propaganda, Rome)
  • Propr. Proprium ("Proper" — Breviary)
  • Prov. Provisio, Provisum ("Provision", "Provided")
  • Ps. Psalmus ("Psalm")
  • Pub. Publicus
  • Publ. Publicus, Publice ("Public", "Publicly")
  • Purg. Can. Purgatio Canonica ("Canonical Disculpation")

Q

  • Q. Quaestor, Quando, Quantus, Que, Qui, Quinquennalis, Quintus, Quirites.
  • Q.D.R. Qua de re.
  • Q.I.S.S. Quae infra scripta sunt
  • Q.S.S.S. Quae supra scripta sunt
  • QQ. Quaecunque, Quinquennalis, Quoque.
  • Q.R. Quaestor reipublicae.
  • Q. Quaestor, Quando, Quantus, Que, Qui, Quinquennalis, Quintus, Quirites.
  • Q.B.F.F.F.Q.S. Quod bonum, faustum, felix fortunatumque sit. (Quod bonum, felix, faustum fortunatumque sit.)
  • Q.D.R. Qua de re.
  • Q.I.D. Quater in die.
  • Q.I.S.S. Quae infra scripta sunt
  • Q.S.S.S. Quae supra scripta sunt
  • QQ. Quaecunque, Quinquennalis, Quoque.
  • Q.R. Quaestor reipublicae.
  • Quadrag. Quadragesima ("Lent", also the "Fortieth day" before Easter — Breviary)
  • Quinquag. Quinquagesima (The "Fiftieth day" before Easter — Breviary)
  • Qd. Quod ("Because", "That", or, "Which")
  • Qmlbt. Quomodolibet ("In any manner whatsoever")
  • Qtnus. Quatenus ("In so far as")
  • Q. Quiescit
  • Qui. Quiescit ("He Rests")
  • Q.B.AN. Qui Bixit [for Vixit] Annos ("Who lived... years")
  • Q.I.P. Quiescat In Pace ("May he [or she] Rest in Peace")
  • Q.V. Qui Vixit ("Who Lived")

R

  • R. Recte, Res, Res publica, Retro, Rex, Ripa, Roma, Romanus, Rufus, Rursus.
  • R.C. Romana civitas, Romanus civis.
  • RESP., RP. Res publica.
  • RET.P., RP. Retro pedes.
  • RIP Requiescat in pace.
  • ROM IMP Romanorum imperator.
  • R.R. Relationes relatae
  • R. Recte, Res, Respublica, Retro, Rex, Ripa, Roma, Romanus, Rufus, Rursus.
  • R.C. Romana civitas, Romanus civis.
  • RESP., RP. Res publica.
  • RET.P., RP. Retro pedes.
  • R. Requiescit ("He Rests"); or Refrigerio ("In [a place of] Refreshment")
  • Reg. Regionis ("Of the Region")
  • Relione. Religione ("Religion", or, "Religious Order" — abl. case)
  • Rlari. Regulari ("Regular")
  • Roma. Romana ("Roman")
  • R. Responsorium ("Responsory" — Breviary)
  • R. Roma (Rome)
  • Rescr. Rescriptum ("Rescript")
  • R.D. Rural Dean
  • Req. Requiescat ("May he [or she] rest", i.e. in peace)
  • Resp. Responsum ("Reply")
  • R.I.P. Requiescat In Pace ("May he or she rest in peace")
  • Rit. Ritus ("Rite", "Rites")
  • Rom. Romanus, Romana ("Roman")
  • R. P. Reverendus Pater, Reverend Pere ("Reverend Father")
  • RR. Rerum ("Of Things, Subjects" — e.g. SS. RR. Ital., Writers on Italian [historical] subjects); Regesta
  • Rt. Rev. Right Reverend
  • Rub. Ruber ("Red" — Breviary)
  • Rubr. Rubrica ("Rubric")

S

  • S. Sacrum, Scriptus, Semis, Senatus, Sepultus, Servius, Servus, Sextus, Sibi, Sine, Situs, Solus, Solvit, Sub, Suus.
  • SAC. Sacerdos, Sacrificium, Sacrum.
  • S.C. Senatus consultum.
  • S.D. Sacrum diis, Salutem dicit, Senatus decreto, Sententiam
  • S.D.M. Sacrum diis Manibus, Sine dolo malo.
  • SER. Servius, Servus.
  • S.E.T.L. Sit ei terra levis.
  • SN. Senatus, Sententia, Sine nomine.[3]
  • S.D. Salutem dicit.[4]
  • S.P. Sacerdos perpetua, Sine pecunia, Sua pecunia.
  • S.P.D. Salutem plurimam dicit.[4]
  • S.P.Q.R. Senatus populusque Romanus.
  • S.S. Sanctissimus senatus, Supra scripture.
  • S.T.T.L.-- Sit tibi terra levis.
  • S. Sacerdos, Sacrum, Sanctus, Scriptus, Semis, Senatus, Sepultus, Servius, Servus, Sestertium, Sextus, Sibi, Sine, Situs, Solus, Solvit, Sub, Suus.
  • SAC. Sacerdos, Sacrificium, Sacrum.
  • S.C. Senatus consultum.
  • sc., scil. scilicet
  • S.D. Sacrum diis, Salutem dicit, Senatus decreto, Sententiam
  • S.D.M. Sacrum diis Manibus, Sine dolo malo.
  • SER. Servius, Servus/-a.
  • S.E.T.L. Sit ei terra levis.
  • SEX Sextus.
  • SI Societas Iesu
  • SN. Senatus, Sententia, Sine.
  • S.P. Sacerdos perpetua, Sine pecunia, Spurius, Sua pecunia.
  • S.P.D. Salutem plurimam dicit, ad caput litterarum.
  • S.P.Q.R. Senatus populusque Romanus.
  • S. R. E. Sacra vel Sancta Romana Ecclesia
  • S. R. I. (M. P.) Sacrum Romanum Imperium
  • S.S. Sancti, Sanctissimus, Sanctissimus senatus, Supra scripture.
  • SSS Sanctissimus.
  • ST Sanctus.
  • S.T.B.V.E.B.V. Si Tu Bene Valeas Ego Bene Valeo.
  • STIP Stipendorium.
  • STTL Sit tibi terra levis.
  • S.V.B.E.E.Q.V. Si vales bene est, ego quidem valeo.
  • S. Sacrum
  • Sacr. Sacrum ("Sacred")
  • Sab. Sabbatum
  • Sabb. Sabbatum ("Sabbath", Saturday)
  • Saec. Saeculum (Century)
  • Sal. Salus, Salutis ("Salvation", "of Salvation")
  • Salmant. Salmanticenses (Theologians of Salamanca)
  • S.C. Sacra Congregatio ("Sacred Congregation")
  • S.C.C. Sacra Congregatio Concilii ("Sacred Congregation of the Council", i.e. of Trent)
  • S.C.EE.RR. Sacra Congregatio Episcoporum et Regularium ("Sacred Congregation of Bishops and Regulars")
  • S.C.I. Sacra Congregatio Indicis ("Sacred Congregation of the Index")
  • S.C.P.F. Sacra Congregatio de Propaganda Fide ("Sacred Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith")
  • SCS Sanctus ("Saint")
  • s.d. sine data (undated book)
  • S.D. Servus Dei (Servant of God)
  • Semid. Semiduplex ("Semi" double feast — Breviary)
  • Septuag Septuagesima ("Seventieth day" before Easter; always a Sunday — Breviary)
  • Sexag. Sexagesima ("Sixtieth day" before Easter — Breviary)
  • Sig. Sigillum ("Seal")
  • Simpl. Simplex ("Simple" feast — Breviary)
  • Sine Com. Sine Commemoratione ("Without commemoration" of other feast, or feasts — Breviary)
  • s.l. sine loco ("without indication" of place of printing)
  • s.l.n.d. sine loco nec data ("without indication of place" or "without date of printing")
  • S.M. Sanctæ Memoriæ ("Of Holy Memory")
  • Soc. Socius, Socii ("Companion", "Companions" — Breviary)
  • S. Off. Sanctum Officium (Congregation of the Holy Office, Inquisition)
  • S.P. Sanctissime Pater ("Most Holy Father")
  • S.P. Sanctus Petrus
  • S. Petr. Sanctus Petrus ("St. Peter")
  • S.P. Summus Pontifex ("Supreme Pontiff", Pope)
  • S.P.A. Sacrum Palatium Apostolicum ("Sacred Apostolic Palace", Vatican, Quirinal)
  • Sr. Soror (Sister)
  • S.R.C. Sacra Rituum Congregatio ("Sacred Congregation of Rites")
  • S.R.E. Sancta Romana Ecclesia, Sanctæ Romanæ Ecclesia ("Most Holy Roman Church"; or, "of the Most Holy Roman Church")
  • SS. Scriptores ("Writers")
  • SS.D.N. Sanctissimus Dominus Noster ("Our Most Holy Lord [Jesus Christ]", also a title of the Pope)
  • S., SS. Sanctus, Sancti ("Saint", "Saints")
  • S.T.B. Sacræ Theologiæ Baccalaureus ("Bachelor of Sacred Theology")
  • S.T.D. Sacræ Theologiæ Doctor ("Doctor of Sacred Theology")
  • S.T.L. Sacræ Theologiæ Licentiatus ("Licentiate of Sacred Theology")
  • Suffr. Suffragia ("Suffrages" — i.e. prayers of the saints; Breviary)
  • S.V. Sanctitas Vestra ("Your Holiness")
  • Syn. Synodus ("Synod")
  • Salri. Salutari ("Salutary")
  • Snia. Sententia ("Opinion")
  • Sntae. Sanctæ
  • Stae. Sanctæ ("Holy", or, "Saints" — feminine)
  • Spealer. Specialiter ("Specially")
  • Spualibus Spiritualibus ("In spiritual matters")
  • Supplioni. Supplicationibus ("Supplication" — dat. or abl. case)
  • S. Suus ("His"); or Situs ("Placed"); or Sepulchrum ("Sepulchre")
  • SC. M. Sanctæ Memoriæ ("Of Holy Memory")
  • SD. Sedit ("He sat")
  • SSA. Subscripta ("Subscribed")
  • S.I.D. Spiritus In Deo ("Spirit [rests] in God")
  • S.P. Sepultus ("Buried"); or Sepulchrum ("Sepulchre")
  • SS. Sanctorum (Of the Saints)
  • S.V. Sacra Virgo ("Holy Virgin")

T

  • T. Terminus, Testamentum, Titus, Tribunus, Tu, Turma, Tutor.
  • TB., TI., TIB. Tiberius.
  • TB., TR., TRB. Tribunus.
  • T.F. Testamentum fecit, Titi filius, Titulum fecit, Titus Flavius.
  • TM. Terminus, Testamentum, Thermae.
  • T.P. Terminum posuit, Tribunicia potestate, Tribunus plebis.
  • TVL. Tullius, Tunus.
  • T. Terminus, Testamentum, Titus, Tribunus, Tu, Turma, Tutor.
  • TB., TI., TIB. Tiberius.
  • TB., TR., TRB. Tribunus.
  • T.F. Testamentum fecit, Titi filius, Titulum fecit, Titus Flavius.
  • TFI Testamentum fieri iussit.
  • TI(B) Tiberius
  • TM. Terminus, Testamentum, Thermae.
  • TR PL Tribunus plebis
  • TR.POT Tribunicia potestate, Tribunus plebis.
  • T.R.E. Tempore Regis Eduardi
  • TRIB.POT Tribunicia potestate, Tribunus plebis.
  • TVL. Tullius, Tunus.
  • T. Titulus
  • TT. Titulus, Tituli ("Title", "Titles")
  • TM. Testamentum ("Testament")
  • Thia Theologia
  • Theolia. Theologia ("Theology")
  • Tli. Tituli ("Titles")
  • Tm. Tantum ("So much", or, "Only")
  • Tn. Tamen ("Nevertheless")
  • Temp. Tempus, Tempore ("Time", "in time")
  • Test. Testes, Testimonium ("Witnesses", "Testimony")
  • Theol. Theologia ("Theology")
  • Tit. Titulus, Tituli ("Title", "Titles")

U

  • Ult. Ultimo ("Last" — day, month, year)
  • Usq. Usque ("As far as")
  • Ux. Uxor ("Wife")

V

  • V. Urbs, Usus, Uxor, Vale, Verba, Vestalis, Vester, Vir, Vivus, Vixit, Volo, Votum.
  • VA. Veterano assignatus, Vixit annos.
  • V.C. Vale conjux, Vir clarissimus, Vir consularis.
  • V.E. Verum etiam, Vir egregius (=equestrian), Visum est.
  • V.F. Usus fructus, Verba fecit, Vivus fecit.
  • V.P. Urbis praefectus, Vir perfectissimus, Vivus posuit.
  • V.R. Urbs Roma, Uti rogas, Votum reddidit.
  • V.S.L.M. Votum Solvit Libens Merito. (willingly and deservedly fulfilled his vow)
  • V. Urbs, Usus, Uxor, Vale, Verba, Vestalis, Vester, Victrix, Vir, Virgo, Vivus, Vixit, Volo, Votum.
  • VA. Veterano assignatus, Vixit annos.
  • V.C. Vale coniunx, Vir clarissimus, Vir consularis.
  • V.E. Verum etiam, Vir egregius, Visum est.
  • V.F. Usus fructus, Verba fecit, Vivus fecit.
  • v.g., v.gr. - verbi gratia
  • VIX Vixit
  • VLP Ulpius
  • V.P. Urbis praefectus, Vir perfectissimus, Vivus posuit.
  • V.R. Urbs Roma, Uti rogas, Votum reddidit.
  • VS Votum solvit, Vir spectabilis.
  • VSLLM Votum solvit libens laetus merito.
  • V. Venerabilis
  • Ven. Venerabilis
  • VV. Venerabilis, Venerabiles ("Venerable")
  • 'Venebli — Venerabili ("Venerable")
  • Vrae. Vestræ ("Your")
  • V. Vester
  • Vest. Vester ("Your")
  • Vac. Vacat, Vacans ("Vacant")
  • Val. Valor ("Value")
  • Vat. Vaticanus ("Vatican")
  • Vba. Verba ("Words")
  • Vers. Versiculus ("Versicle" — Breviary)
  • Vesp. Vesperæ ("Vespers" — Breviary)
  • V.F. Vicarius Foraneus
  • Vic. For. Vicarius Foraneus ("Vicar-Forane")
  • V.G. Vicarius Generalis ("Vicar-General")
  • Vid. Vidua ("Widow" — Breviary)
  • Vid. Videlicet
  • Videl. Videlicet ("Namely")
  • Vig. Vigilia ("Vigil" of a feast — Breviary)
  • Viol. Violaceus ("Violet" — Breviary)
  • Virg. Virgo ("Virgin" — Breviary)
  • Virid. Viridis ("Green" — Breviary)
  • V.M. Vir Magnificus ("Great Man")
  • V. Rev. Very Reverend
  • V.T. Vetus Testamentum
  • V. Vixit ("He Lived"); or Vixisti ("Thou didst Live")
  • VB. Vir Bonus ("A Good Man")
  • V.C. Vir Clarissimus ("A Most Illustrious Man")
  • VV. CC. Viri Clarissimi ("Most Illustrious Men")
  • V.H. Vir Honestus ("A Worthy Man")
  • V. X. Vivas, Care [or Cara] ("Mayest thou Live, Dear One"); or Uxor Carissima ("Most Dear Wife")

X

  • XV V. Quindecimvir.
  • X. Christus
  • XPC. Christus
  • XS. Christus ("Christ")
  • XC. Christus
  • XCS. Christus ("Christ" — first, middle, and last letters of the Greek name)

Z

  • ZC, ZE Et cetera

Numbers

  • I unus
  • V quinque
  • X decem
  • L quinquaginta
  • C centum
  • D quingenti
  • M mille

Religious Orders and Congregations

  • A.A. Augustiniani Assumptionis (Assumptionists)
  • A.B.A. Antoniani Benedictini Armeni (Mechitarists)
  • C.J.M. Congregatio Jesu et Mariæ (Eudist Fathers)
  • C.M. Congregatio Missionis (Lazarists)
  • C.M. Congregatio Mariæ (Fathers of the Company of Mary)
  • C.O.. Congregatio Oratorii
  • C.P. Congregatio Passionis (Passionists)
  • C.PP.S. Congregatio Pretiosissimi Sanguinis (Fathers of the Most Precious Blood)
  • C.R. Congregatio Resurrectionis (Resurrectionist Fathers)
  • C.R.C.S. Clerici Regulares Congregationis Somaschæ (Somaschi Fathers)
  • C.R.I.C. Canonici Regulares Immaculate Conecptionis ("Canons Regular of the Immaculate Conception")
  • C.R.L. Canonici Regulares Lateranenses ("Canons Regular of the Lateran")
  • C.R.M. Clerici Regulares Minores ("Clerks Regular Minor", Mariani)
  • C.R.M.D. Clerici Regulares Matris Dei ("Clerks Regular of the Mother of God")
  • C.R.M.I. Clerici Regulares Ministrantes Infirmis ("Clerks Regular Attendant on the Sick", Camillini, Camilliani)
  • C.R.P. Congregatio Reformatorum Præmonstratensium (Premonstratensians)
  • C.R.S.P. Clerici Regulares Sancti Pauli (Barnabites)
  • C.R.S.P. Clerici Regulares Pauperum Matris Dei Scholarum Piarum ("Clerks Regular of the Poor Men of the Mother of God for Pious Schools", Piarists)
  • C.R.T. Clerici Regulares Theatini (Theatines)
  • C.S.B. Congregatio Sancti Basilii (Basilians)
  • C.S.C. Congregatio Sanctæ Crucis (Fathers and Brothers of the Holy Cross)
  • C.S.P. Congregatio Sancti Pauli (Paulists)
  • C.S.Sp. Congregatio Sancti Spiritus (Fathers of the Holy Ghost)
  • C.S.V. Clerici Sancti Viatoris (Clerks, or Clerics, of St. Viateur)
  • C.SS.CC. Congregatio Sacratissimorum Cordium (Missionaries of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary)
  • C. SS. R. Congregatio Sanctissimi Redemptoris (Redemptorists)
  • F.S.S.P. Fraternitas Sacerdotalis Sancti Petri
  • F.S.S.P.X Fraternitas Sacerdotalis Sancti Pii X
  • Inst. Char. Institutum Charitatis (Rosminians)
  • I.C.R.S.S. Instituttum Christi Regis Summi Sacerdotis
  • I.C.R.S.P. Institutum Christi Regis Summi Sacerdotis
  • M.C. Missionaries of Charity
  • M.S. Missionaries of La Salette [France]
  • M.S.C. Missionarii Sancti Caroli ("Missionaries of St. Charles")
  • M.S.C. Missionarii Sacratissimi Cordis ("Missionaries of the Most Sacred Heart")
  • O.C. Ordo Charitatis (Fathers of the Order of Charity)
  • O. Camald. Ordo Camaldulensium (Camaldolese)
  • O. Cart. Ordo Cartusiensis (Carthusians)
  • O. Cist. Ordo Cisterciensium (Cistercians)
  • O.C.C. Ordo Carmelitarum Calceatorum (Carmelites)
  • O.C.D. Ordo Carmelitarum Discalceatorum (Discalced, or Barefoot, Carmelites)
  • O.C.R. Ordo Reformatorum Cisterciensium (Cistercians, Trappists)
  • O.F.M. Ordo Fratrum Minorum (Observant Franciscans)
  • O.M. Ordo [Fratrum] Minimorum (Minims of St. Francis of Paul)
  • O. Merced. Ordo Beatæ Mariæ Virginis de Redemptione Captivorum (Mercedarians, Nolaschi)
  • O.M.C. Ordo Minorum Conventualium (Conventual Franciscans)
  • O.M. Cap. Ordo Minorum Cappucinorum
  • O.F.M. Cap. Ordo Minorum Cappucinorum
  • O.M.C. Ordo Minorum Cappucinorum (Capuchins)
  • O.M.I. Oblati Mariæ Immaculatæ (Oblate Fathers of Mary Immaculate)
  • O.P. Ordo Prædicatorum
  • Ord Fratr. Praed. Ordo Prædicatorum (Dominicans)
  • Ord. Praem. Ordo Præmonstratensium (Premonstratensians, Norbertines)
  • O.S.A. Ordo [Eremitarum] Sancti Augustini (Augustinians)
  • O.S.B. Ordo Sancti Benedicti (Benedictines)
  • O.S.C. Oblati Sancti Caroli (Oblate Fathers of St. Charles)
  • O.S.F.C. Ordinis Sancti Francisci Capuccini (Franciscan Capuchins)
  • O.S.F.S. Oblati Sancti Francisci Salesii (Oblate Fathers of St. Francis of Sales)
  • O.S.H. Ordo [Eremitarum] Sancti Hieronymi (Hieronymites)
  • O.S.M. Ordo Servorum Mariæ (Servites)
  • O.SS.C. Oblati Sacratissimi Cordis ("Oblate Fathers of the Sacred Heart")
  • O. Trinit. Ordo Sanctissimæ Trinitatis (Trinitarians)
  • P.O. Presbyteri Oratorii (Oratorians)
  • P.S.M. Pia Societas Missionum (Fathers of the Pious Society of Missions, Pallottini)
  • P.S.S. Presbyteri Sancti Sulpicii (Sulpicians)
  • R.O.S.M.A. Realis Ordo Sancti Michaëli ab Ansa
  • S.C. Salesianorum Congregatio (Congregation of St. Francis of Sales — Salesian Fathers)
  • S.D.S. Societas Divini Salvatoris ("Society of the Divine Saviour")
  • S.D.V. Societas Divini Verbi (Fathers of the Divine Word)
  • S.J. Societas Jesu ("Society of Jesus", i.e. the Jesuits)
  • S.M. Societas Mariæ (Marists)
  • S.M.O.M. Supremus ac Militaris Ordo Melitensis
  • SMOCSG Sacer ac Militaris Ordo Constantinianus Sancti Georgii
  • S.P.M. Societas Patrum Misericordiae (Fathers of Mercy)
  • S.S.S. Societas Sanctissimi Sacramenti (Fathers of the Blessed Sacrament)

References

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