human
Sixth before the Kalends. Indeed, it is highly probable, although it cannot be supported by direct evidence, that the first day of the double sextile was distinguished from its name-fellow of the following day by having the word
gpt
prefixed to _sextum_; so that, in leap-years, the 24th of February would be expressed as follows:
human
Ante diem _bis_-VI Calend. Martias; while the following day, or the 25th of February (being considered the real Simon Pure), would retain the usual designation of
gpt
A.D. VI Calend. Mar.