I say the same thing. It says mislaid.
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This isn't anything about the language evolving, just changes in typographical practices. That long "s" was common in non-final positions.
Don't be filly, Hirlau! :rofl2:
Here another one from the Maryland Gazette 1748.
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Was 'Ruthleff'. Just saying! :D
I appreciate the old lost razor adverts, Martin!
Really cool bit of razor history!
In a way, it reminds of some occasional threads about things lost in the mail, stolen from the mailbox, neighbor signed-for, long gone razors.
Probably never did show-up, eh? I expect these did not either,, :rolleyes: