[split] Discussion of f116v interpretations by Anton Alipov

[ThomasCoon]

Well then would be nice if you have a look at my older posts on You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view. marginalia and provide feedback (or new ideas perhaps):

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Thx in advance!

Instead of PMing you all the pictures, I'll just write what I think here, since it is easier. Here is the first link you gave me; I'm working on the second right now


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I immediately read the label near the bulbous object on You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view. as the German word "faß" using an esszett (which Germans had in their alphabet by the 1300s) - this means a large container of some kind in German,  usually a barrel or cask containing beer, but it can refer to any sort of container or liquid-bearing vessel. The "F" explains the horizontal line over the "a":

   


Either way - "lab", "faß" or even "faſs" (German also had "ſ" to represent a single s), you are correct that this looks very German.