In terms of socio-economic impact, it appears that the water mill was an oppidan development in the Roman possessions, including Dacia. |
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Old Etonian Tories can reminisce about their school days in a language few can understand, using terms like Oppidan, Beak and Leggit. |
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If they choose instead to belong to one of the 24 Oppidan Houses, they are known as Oppidan Scholars. |
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Oppidan scholarships may also be awarded for consistently performing with distinction in School and external examinations. |
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To gain an Oppidan Scholarship, a boy must have either three distinctions in a row or four throughout his career. |
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Within the school, an Oppidan Scholar is entitled to use the letters OS after his name. |
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