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If you click through to the original article, it says the stone actually says "SECVNDINVS CACOR", which is an abbreviated form of secundinus cacator. Words are
by Veen 4y ago
If you click through to the original article, it says the stone actually says "SECVNDINVS CACOR", which is an abbreviated form of secundinus cacator. Words are often abbreviated on stone inscriptions.
https://www.vindolanda.com/News/ancient-graffiti https://www.vindolanda.com/News/ancient-graffiti
- ncmncm 4y agoI wonder why... Abbreviations on paper just save on paper. In stone, you can count hammer blows saved. Guessing "Secundinus" is an insulting diminutive of "Secundus". Extra work for a serious purpose!