And again, "littore Niliaco," book ix. l. 135.
Lastly, in Scheller's Dictionary, the same meaning is given from the 8th book of Virgil's Æneid:
"Viridique in littore conspicitur sus;"
where, beyond a doubt, is meant "littore" fluviali.
It appears, then, from these examples that Lord Wellesley is justified in his application of the word "littus" to the adjective "Thamesinus."
Q. E. D. (A Borderer.)
Minor Notes.
Epigrams by Coulanges and Prior.
—Has the following coincidence been noticed between an epigram of M. de Coulanges and some verses by Mat. Prior?
"L'Origine de la Noblesse.