List or table: T-S AS 178.169

List or table T-S AS 178.169

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Shelfmark
T-S AS 178.169
Primary Language
Arabic

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Enigmatic list or glossary, in which each Arabic phrase is paired with an apparently nonsensical translation or code word. Speculation: possibly a trade argot of cheesemongers or grocers? At least five varieties of cheese are listed, including ḥālūm (the same term as modern halloumi). Some examples: الغسيل (؟) ← الزنقال الدكان ← الكيرونة جبن شامي ← معدود زهراوي حالوم ← معدود هالم جبن سناري ← معدود . وادي جبن مقلي ← معدود ملرخ الجزر ← الكفح الجزيرة ← الكفيحة الجزا ← الكفلي(؟) الطبيخ ← الطوام الدار ← القيسومة القاعة ← البكمة

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Geniza
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Cambridge University Library, Taylor-Schechter
Input date
In PGP since 2022
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Cambridge University Library, Taylor-Schechter, T-S AS 178.169. Available online through the Princeton Geniza Project at https://geniza.princeton.edu/documents/36936/ (accessed November 14, 2026).