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I have seen "Id est quod id est" used numerously in Catholic discussions. It might be a very old phrase. That will make its translation a very old phrase as well.
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I have seen "Id est quod id est" used numerously in Catholic discussions. It might be a very old phrase. That will make its translation a very old phrase as well.