Peccavi

A young man suffering from the PEPPER-FEVER as it is called, cudgelled another most severely for appropriating a superannuated relative of trifling value, and was only pacified by having a present made him of a pig of that peculiar species of swine called the Peccavi by the Catholic Jews, who, it is well known, abstain from swine's flesh in imitation of the Mahometan

Autocrat of the Breakfast Table Oliver Wendell Holmes 1851

A young man suffering from the PEPPER-FEVER as it is called, cudgelled another most severely for appropriating a superannuated relative of trifling value, and was only pacified by having a present made him of a pig of that peculiar species of swine called the Peccavi by the Catholic Jews, who, it is well known, abstain from swine's flesh in imitation of the Mahometan

Complete Project Gutenberg Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. Works Oliver Wendell Holmes 1851

I had always understood that "Peccavi" was the winning competition entry sent in by a Scottish schoolgirl at the time of the subjugation of Sindh.

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On capturing the Indian (now Pakistani) province of Sindh in 1843, Sir Charles Napier reported his triumph back to London with the single word "Peccavi", meaning "I have sinned".

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John Barry was another who at this time (1857) shed no little brilliancy on _Punch_; and to him is now credited the admirable "Peccavi" despatch -- perhaps the most finished and pointed that ever appeared in

The History of "Punch" M. H. Spielmann

It is a relief to the tormented and remorseful soul to say "Peccavi," and to confide either directly or indirectly to the divine the burden of his sins.

Human Traits and their Social Significance Irwin Edman

"Peccavi," prompted his neighbour, slipping out of his clothes and donning a great-coat in lieu of a dressing-gown.

The Long Trick 1886-1967 Bartimeus 1926

"Peccavi," swearing that I will never reveal his name.

Harrison, Mrs. Burton, 1843-1920. Recollections Grave and Gay 1911

"Peccavi," and, having done so, will sin boldly again by giving one more anecdote.

The Palmy Days of Nance Oldfield Edward Robins 1902

In 1843, Sir Charles famously informed London that he had captured the then Indian province of Sindh with the one word telegram "Peccavi" the Latin for "I have sinned".

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