A little help with Latin and Legion Ranks
Hey just got a question for you Latin speakers. I'm having a little trouble confirming that i have the singular/plural forms of some roman army ranks right along with spelling issues, as well as one other question about the proper way to call a buck private.
What is the singular form of Immunes, is it Immunis? Forms of recruit, is it Tiro/Tirone? Forms of Tribunus/Tribunis (seen it spelled both ways)?
Now, is a private (sg) Miles Gregarius (pl) Milites Gregarii? I've also read that the private was referred to as a Miles just for short everyday use. Is that right, cause I've seen the term Gregaralis(spelling?) as well. I'm just really kind of confused, I only have a very vague idea of Latin mechanics, and just wanna make sure I've got this right.
I may be drunk Miss, but you're ugly. In the morning I'll be sober, and you'll still be ugly. -Winston Churchill
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