Definition for Vivimus

vivimus, v. [L. vivimus, 1st pers. sing. pres. active “let us live”; see dum. Johnson edition has “vivimus vivamus” instead of “vivamus vivamus” as in the Franklin edition.]

Phrase. “Dum vivimus vivamus”: while we live, let us enjoy life; while we are alive, let us live fully.

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