2. Noun. (plural of emeritum) ¹
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Definition of Emerita
1. a retired woman who retains an honorary title [n -TAS or -TAE]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Emerita
Literary usage of Emerita
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Dictionary of Saintly Women by Agnes Baillie Cunninghame Dunbar (1904)
"St. emerita (1), May 2O, Dec. 3, VM 178. Sister of St. Lucius, ... There were
six other martyrs of the name of emerita at different times and places. ..."
2. Journal of Theological Studies by Oxford Journals (Oxford University Press) (1906)
"With regard to the tomb of St emerita doubt is also possible. ... It is surmounted
by a pediment painted in fresco representing St emerita between St Felix ..."
3. The Coin Collector's Manual: Or, Guide to the Numismatic Student in the by Henry Noel Humphreys (1853)
"CAE colonia Augusta emerita. The colony Augusta emerita (now Merida in Spain)
... Augustus, the father of the colony Augusta emerita, in Spain, (now Merida) ..."
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