Talk:Groans of the Britons

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It would be useful if this article could throw any more light on the word "Groans". What on earth does the word mean in the context in which it is being used? --Tagishsimon (talk)

Gemitus means 'a sigh or groan'. I don't know quite why Gildas choose that word but it's always translated that way. I'll add something that makes it clearer that is was a pained appeal for help. adamsan 21:35, 7 Nov 2004 (UTC)
It's sometimes translated as 'lamentations'. —No-One Jones (m) 23:28, 7 Nov 2004 (UTC)
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