That's not quite right either. The singular is "vir", plural "viri".
But that doesn't mean that "viri" can't be the plural of "virus" as well.
Most latin words ending in "-us" have a plural suffix of "-i", with some
exceptions like "virtus" (not "virus"!) having "-us" in the plural too.
I can't find "virus" in any latin dictionnary I have access to, but I guess
"viri" is the correct plural.
IMHO the singular of "virii" would be "virius".
Regards,
Thomas
> -----Urspr�ngliche Nachricht-----
> Von: Elizabeth Farrell [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Gesendet am: Mittwoch, 14. November 2001 18:22
> An: Exchange Discussions
> Betreff: OT - Latin Lesson
>
>
> Actually Ed, you're a little out ......,
>
> Viri = A man (usually of Honour) Same word for singular and plural. One
> phrase no classics student is ever going to forget! Especially anyone who
> had doings with Homer. ("Baaaaaaaaart...........!)
>
> Virui = To be green or verdant; be lively or vigorous; be full of youth.
> (Just like this list!)
> This is where the English "virulent" (with a bit of intervention from
> German
> and its meaning taken as strong and dangerous) comes from and this is how
> the word "virus" made it into the English language...
>
> ....and to bring this topic back to slightly On T., also became the
> widespread phenomenon we know and love today.
>
>
> References taken from: A History of the English Language. Albert C. Baugh
> &
> Thomas somebody-or-other.....
>
> Regards
> E.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: RE: Oracle to replace Exchange? Not! <<grammar lesson>>
>
> As was the 'u' before the 'ii'.
>
> Ed Crowley MCSE+I MVP
> <<snip>>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: RE: Oracle to replace Exchange? Not! <<grammar lesson>>
>
> Tom,
>
> Oops the second 'i' was a mistake......but you are perfectly right
>
> If you are going to be really pedantic, the latin for Viruses is
> Irusesvavy
> or somesuch. I don't vouch for the spelling as it is 6 years since I last
> read Latin.
> If you have the time and the inclination, you can research it on:
> http://www.quicklatin.com/. I'm off to catch the train home :)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: RE: Oracle to replace Exchange? Not! <<grammar lesson>>
>
> Alumnus. Alumni. NOT Alumnuii.
> Incubus. Incubi. NOT Incubuii.
> Virus. Viri. NOT Viruii. NOT virii. Viruses is proper English. Viri
> is proper Latin.
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Elizabeth Farrell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Subject: RE: Oracle to replace Exchange? Not! <<grammar lesson>>
>
> > In Latin, the multiple of Virus is Viruii
> > In English, the multiple is Viruses.
> >
> > So you are both right as well as pedantic :)
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: RE: Oracle to replace Exchange? Not!
> >
> >
> > Actually I think it is Virii
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: RE: Oracle to replace Exchange? Not!
> >
> >
> > <amateur grammar police>
> >
> > Get the virus's what?
> >
> > Oh, you mean viruses.
> >
> > </amateur grammar police>
> >
> > :-)
>
>
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