| Back | gaudeamus /gau-di-AHM-uhs/ |
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| Front | noun A convivial gathering or merry-making of students at a college or university. ["De Brevitate Vitae" (Latin: "On the Shortness of Life"), more commonly known as "Gaudeamus Igitur" ("So Let Us Rejoice") or just "Gaudeamus" or "The Gaudie" (UK), is a popular academic commercium song in many Western countries. It was known as a beer-drinking song in many ancient universities and is the official song of many schools, colleges, universities, institutions, student societies and is the official anthem of the International University Sports Federation. The song is thought to originate in a Latin manuscript from 1287. and its earliest documented use in 1823.] “I have apologized for not attending the Royal Society Club, who have a gaudeamus on this day.” - The Journal of Sir Walter Scott; Jan 1826. |
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