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Post scriptum
“Written after.”
Latin phrase
Translation
What does “Post scriptum” mean?
Post scriptum translates as “Written after.”
A note added after the end of a letter – the origin of ‘P.S.’
Origin
The story behind it
Letter writers used it for thoughts added after the signature; the abbreviation P.S. is still used in emails and letters.
When to use it
Perfect for
It works as a caption, a card message, a tattoo idea, a motto for your desk or a print for your wall.
- Latin
- Post scriptum
- English
- Written after.
- Source
- Latin phrase
- Era
- Early Modern
- Theme
- Life
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