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annus horribilis Definition


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noun
    anni horribiles
    1. A year of great sorrow or misfortune.
Etymology: The phrase was brought into prominence through its use by Queen Elizabeth II in November 1992 to refer to the preceding year: Latin, meaning ‘terrifying year'.



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