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Title: what is this word?
Post by: Shortcut on Sunday 31 December 23 06:29 GMT (UK)

I'd very much appreciate any suggestions as to the spelling of this word - I am not sure of the different letters that make up the word.

Thanks

Title: Re: what is this word?
Post by: Erato on Sunday 31 December 23 06:42 GMT (UK)

What is the nature of the document?  It is difficult to decipher one isolated word without any idea of the context.

Title: Re: what is this word?
Post by: Watson on Sunday 31 December 23 07:44 GMT (UK)

I agree with Erato's comment.

It could be "one sawcer", but I would like to see the context before deciding.

Title: Re: what is this word?
Post by: Raybistre on Sunday 31 December 23 11:22 GMT (UK)

Agree with Watson, certainly looks like "one sawcer"
presumably its an inventory.
Ray

Title: Re: what is this word? COMPLETED, with thanks
Post by: Shortcut on Monday 01 January 24 06:38 GMT (UK)

Thank you Watson & Raybistre.  It's part of a bequest to a young granddaughter in early 1600s so sawcer (saucer) makes sense.  I understand that back then a saucer was not like today but a dish or shallow bowl for eating food from.

Thanks again