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Is it a list, index or shorthand?

Asked 25 Oct 2026 by ·Part of What kind of text is it?·2 answers·0·0 following
One of two answers ruled outOne is still possible. See what would settle it.

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Heavily abbreviated Latin or vernacular
Not tested enough to call either way
Evidence: 5 for, 3 against
Still possible
Evidence: 8 for, 1 against
Ruled out

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  1. Test the mnemonic/notation reading: line-level pattern repetition and line-as-unit dependency against languages and generators.
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