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[Anton]

Shifting the discussion a line upwards: I have an idea about whence the "vix" might derive. Looking at that Shugborough stuff, I learned recently that "vix.ann." was the typical formula on Roman tombstones, being short for "vixit annis", meaning [s/he] lived for [this many] years. For example, VIX.ANN. L - he lived for 50 years.

I think it's possible that from that origin it made its way into the magic spell, even leaving its original meaning behind.