Message: "blind as in physically unable to see"

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blind as in physically unable to see

by iris (guest)

9/28/2004, 12:34 PM

in reply to a message by MommyToElisabeth

However, I don't know if the word caecus is ever used to refer to metaphorical blindness.

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- Andy (guest) +6

9/28/2004, 12:54 PM

I agree. From what I know like with other Roman cognomina, "caecus" here refers to a physical handicap (Balbina, Claudia …). The word itself though often means mentally blind or blinded by power or money or beauty or whatever. Other meanings are: dark, invisible, uncertain.

Andy ;—)

- Caprice +4

9/28/2004, 1:45 PM

What does Balbina mean, then?

- Andy (guest) +3

9/28/2004, 1:54 PM

I just realised that Balbina is not on the data base. Sorry! It means "stammering, stuttering". Not very flattering either.
St. Balbina was a (probably legendary) 4th cent. martyr.

Andy ;—)

- Jennifer Hannigan-Reilly (guest) +1

10/11/2004, 6:03 AM

It means strong. It translates to Girl. Kind of like the Irish name Colleen. Balbina is the Saint of Kropt and neck injuries, her Saint Day is March 31.

Can you tell I have been doing research? Trying to find out information about my great grandmother, Balbina Standarska(i).

Jenn

- Andy (guest)

10/11/2004, 9:33 AM

Are you saying BALBINA means "strong"? Or "girl"? Where did you read this? I'm sure you've done some research - I just wonder: where?
Are you searching more information about the surname of your great grandmother? Your message seems a little confusing to me.

Andy ;—)

- Caprice

9/28/2004, 2:37 PM

OK, thanks! (nm)

- MommyToElisabeth (guest)

9/28/2004, 1:14 PM

Thanks!

So basically, not the greatest meaning in the world!

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