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Old 17th February 2014, 07:31 AM   #5
cornelistromp
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hi Jean-Luc,

beautiful sword
in western christianity the meaning of IHS is Iesus Hominum Salvator ("Jesus, Savior of men" in Latin).
the first use of IHS in English Literature dates from the early 14thC .
herewith an example of a Pavese with IHS

best,
Jasper
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