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Introduction
This lexicon has been established by Christine K. Kimbrough, and is quoted here from her notes. The codes refer to the special roster described above, 8.4.
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1. Variants for variable ZaiK1 spin
| s |
s‑spun, meaning that the thread was spun in a counter‑clockwise direction. When the thread or cord is viewed, the fibers appear to run from upper left to lower right, like the central bar of the letter s. |
| u |
unclear; when the direction of spin is not apparent due to the poor state of preservation of the impression or because the evidence for the direction of spin is contradictory or inconclusive, unclear will be used. |
| z |
z‑spun, meaning that the thread is spun in a clockwise direction. When the thread or cord is viewed, the fibers
or twists appear to run from upper right to lower left, like the central bar of the letter z. |
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2. Variants for variable ZaiK2 angle
| numbers |
(indicating the number of degrees but without the word degree) |
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4. Variants for variable ZaiK5 (twist)
| numbers |
indicating total twists |
| + |
a plus sign may be included after the number of twists to indicate additional partial or unclear twist impressions |
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