molṑn labé

[oldbrownhat]

Molon labe (Ancient Greek: μολὼν λαβέ, romanized: molṑn labé), meaning "come and take [them]", is a classical expression of defiance. It is among the laconic phrases reported by Plutarch,[1] attributed to King Leonidas I in reply to the demand by Xerxes I that the Spartans surrender their weapons.

Well, yes, we all knew that. But I didn't know this (where it is mentioned)

Tha Last Speakers of Ancient Sparta

The iconic city-state may have fallen nearly 2,400 years ago, but today, 2,000 people still speak the language of these ancient warriors.

 

[Marshwheeling]

I wonder if a speaker of Tsakonikan can understand a speaker of Boontling.

 

[jag312]

The men of Gonzales, Texas used that same phrase when a detachment of the Mexican Army came to confiscate their cannon. This is the flag that they flew in defiance of the Mexican Army. And so started The Texas Revolution.

 

[Rudi]

I fear we may have some of that coming our way in the near future.

 

[oldbrownhat]

I wonder if a speaker of Tsakonikan can understand a speaker of Boontling.

Boontling??? Had to look that one up.

"Scottish Gaelic and Irish, and some Pomoan and Spanish words also contribute to this jargon."
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I think the reaction would be "It's Greek to me".