Fun with Ligatures and Brevigraphs
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The cursed d

1. d = d (what a surprise)

2. d is a Brevigraph for de / di and (depending on the language) also for der, dis, dum, and other d-syllables. After a q, it has the meaning “quod.”

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2. When mirrored, it is a b (I will come back to mirroring much later).

3. But a 8 can also be a qui:
   
Okay, the titulus—but it could have faded, so let's allow it if it fits Wink

The Latin word qui is a relative pronoun and means “the,” “which,” or “who.” It is used to introduce a relative clause that refers to a previously mentioned noun.

4. dch [occurs 336 times, dsh 154 times / Herbal: 164 times, dsh 60 times.]
     

Let's assume that the ch has not just one meaning, but several, for example depending on the context, after a d, as ec, then it could fit. A wild theory i know.

often used in recipes as a process step; “decoction” its a normal Word in middleage recipes...

now we have a word for cooking too
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Fun with Ligatures and Brevigraphs - by JoJo_Jost - 31-10-2025, 08:19 AM
RE: Fun with Ligatures and Brevigraphs - by JoJo_Jost - 31-10-2025, 03:46 PM
RE: Fun with Ligatures and Brevigraphs - by bi3mw - 19-11-2025, 02:03 PM

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