Latin glossary with land-measure reckonings in pertiche
Word-list, plus red-chalk figures and pen problems on plots in braccia
The main column continues the Latin word-study, glossing terms such as quotuplex (of how many kinds), proficiscitur (sets out) and articulata (having meaning), with a stray note nome avverbio marking grammatical classification. In the margin are calculations of land measured in the local pertica unit: a red-chalk table setting the pertica at 1855 and pairing widths with lengths, and two pen problems. Taking 95 braccia by 294 yields exactly 15 pertiche, while 100 by 194 leaves three-quarters of a pertica more than needed.
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Latin-Italian vocabulary list
The column glosses Latin words with their Italian meanings, from quotuplex (of how many kinds) and proficiscitur (he sets out) to licet and efficitur. A stray note, nome avverbio (noun, adverb), points to grammatical classification. Function words such as aut, enim and nam are each given an Italian equivalent.
Land measure in pertiche, in red chalk
A red-chalk table sets the pertica at 1855 and a fraction, then pairs widths with lengths: 120 with 231 7/8, 110 with 252 21/22, and 100 with 278 1/4 and 284 1/2. The figures reckon plots of ground measured in the local pertica unit.
Land-area problems in braccia, in pen
Two worked problems compute area in pertiche from a plot's width and length. Taking 95 braccia by 294 gives exactly 15 pertiche; taking 100 by 194 leaves three-quarters of a pertica more than required, left over behind.