Note 748 — Chapter III

Various titles of honour occur in these epitaphs, generally applied to the Consuls, occasionally to the deceased, and indicated by initial letters as above, and as follows: VI., Vir Illustris, “An Illustrious Man;” VD., Vir Devotus, or Devotissimus, “A Devout, or Very Devout Man;” VC., Vir Clarissimus, FC., Femina Clarissima, “A Most Distinguished Man or Woman;” VH., Vir Honestus, FH. Femina Honesta, “An Honourable Man or Woman;” VSP., Vir Spectabilis, “A Very Notable Man;” VP., Vir Perfectissimus, “A Most Eminent Man;” VD., Vir Doctissimus, “A Most Learned Man.”