August 30, 2010

Abrev.°

B. bis = twice; balneum, bath.


B.M. balneum Mariae = water-bath; b. maris, sea-water bath

Deus opt. max Deus optimus maximus = The best and greatest God.

F. Fiat

opt. optimus = best

q. p. quantum placet = as much you can put
q. s. quantum satis, quantum sufficit = as much as needed

q. v. quantum vis, quantum volueris = as much as you want

s. a. secundum artem = according to art

S. V. It seems to be Spiritus Vini.