A question for Latin scholars
  • In Liber Cantualis the heading for the opening Compline hymn (pg. 112, no. 104) reads “HYMNUM” when one would expect “HYMNUS.” While granting the possibility of spelling and gender variations in a language active hundreds of years over vast geographical regions, isn’t this just an uncharacteristic misprint?

    Anyone out there with an enlightened explanation?
  • Richard R.
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    I imagine they are saying something like "for" or "at" the hymn.
  • It really does look like a mistake to me.
  • JamJam
    Posts: 636
    Maybe they're trying not to be sexist?