dierecte

Latin

Etymology

From diērectus +‎ -ē.

Pronunciation

• (Classical Latin) IPA^(key): [di.eːˈrɛk.teː]
• (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA^(key): [di.eˈrɛk.te]

Adverb

diērectē (not comparable)

1. (so as) to be crucified, to the cross
   • c. 194 BCE, Plautus, Poenulus 1.2.139:

     I dierecte in maxumam malam crucem

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   • c. 200 BCE, Plautus, Mostellaria 1.1.7–8:

     abscede ab aedibus. abi rus, abi dierecte, abscede ab ianua.

     • Translation by Paul Nixon, Plautus in five volumes, 1916-1938

       Away from the house with you! Off to your farm! Off and be hanged! Away from the doorway!

Usage notes

Consrued with verbs of movement, compare English go and get hanged!.

Further reading

• “dierecte”, in Gaffiot, Félix (1934), Dictionnaire illustré latin-français, Hachette.