Circa (often abbreviated c., ca., ca or cca. and sometimes italicized to show it is Latin) means "in approximately" (it literally means "around"), referring to a date. It is widely used in genealogy and historical writing, when the dates of events are approximately known.
When used in date ranges, a circa is applied before each approximate date, while dates without a circa immediately preceding them are generally assumed to be known with certainty.
For example, an encyclopedia entry for Genghis Khan may begin with "Genghis Khan (c. 1162 – August 18, 1227)", suggesting that he was born in or around the year 1162. The year of his death appears as a precise value, suggesting that there is definite evidence that this is when he died.[1]
Another example is an encyclopedia entry for "Craig Arnold" (November 16, 1967 – c. April 27, 2009)", suggesting that he died on or around April 27.
See also
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Sotheby's will auction a pair of Queen Anne giltwood wall mirrors, circa 1715, from the Seaton Delaval Hall collection (estimate: 4000- 6000), ...
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Q. It showed at the U A Cine Theatre in Dallas. It was an Italian subtitled movie, as well as I recall. It was only there about two weeks. I'd like to see if it's out on DVD. It was an "indy" movie.
Asked by David M - Tue Jan 13 17:49:00 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. La Femme Nikita is the only one I can think of.
Answered by Gruntled Employee - Tue Jan 13 18:03:50 2009
