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[JoJo_Jost]

If the second word is read as “pinen” from Middle High German: “pīnen / pīnegen” = to torment, torture, cause pain = (in the Rhineland dialect, we say Ping = pain, and there is also Pin = pain).

Then it says:

Poxleber pinen putrifer (a beautiful alliteration)

(Poxleber -> causes pain -> causes putrefaction = [possible flatulence])


Liver is a food that is very rich in protein and fat. In some people – especially those with sensitive digestion – this can lead to flatulence, bloating, or pressure in the abdomen.

(If you don't like the “r” in putrifer: In German dialect, maybe especially in relation to “flatulence,” it could also be pronounced and written humorously as Putzifer in some regions—but I haven't found any sources or evidence for this).

Has this already been suggested as a solution? I haven't looked through all 114 pages.