Bastardo carbarundum

Posted by Pamela on June 16, 2008 at 00:08

In Reply to: Bastardo carbarundum posted by RRC on June 12, 2008 at 23:48:

: : I love the phrase nil bastardo carbarundum (I realise it is probably an incorrect phrase to all you experts but the sentiment as used nowadays makes me smile). Anyway I mentioned it to a couple of people today, who gave me two others, but I've no idea what they mean (think the meaning of the second phrase is similar). They are

: : Noli me voca, ego to vocabo

: : and

: : Noli nothis permittere to terere.

: : I'm incredibly curious now and really would like to know. Genuine replies appreciated, many thanks.

: Noli me vocare, ego te vocabo = Don't call me, I'll call you!
: Noli nothis permittere te terere = Don't let the bastards wear you down!

And "nil bastardo carbarundum"? Pamela