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| Although the text is very compact, abbreviations are not excessive, and consist mostly of contractions. Even the nomina sacra terms are sometimes contracted to fit them ion the line, rather than employing the specific abbreviations for these words. |
| Miniature book of hours c.1420. From a private collection. Photographs © Dianne Tillotson. |
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