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German term (edited): Massbuch; Massenbuch

Notes:

1. the term could have contracted from Masse(n)buch where, in other German-speaking countries, and to distinguish it from a list of insolvent assets and liabilities (Insolvenzmassebuch I have anote of in my own glossaries).

2. In a tax (and notarial) context, it might not be possible to list all items individually, but by weight and measurement. For instance, a Notary handed an envelope and told not to open it unless and until a certain event happens might be suspicious but record the envelope or box by size and weight.

3. Puzzle: the Daily Mail reported last week that the male inhabitants of Hull, as in (y)our ex-Uni. Andrew, have larger feet than those in Oxford. I have a Viking vs. Roman-invasionary idea why that it is, but a Maßbuch might be needed to record the results.

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Note added at 2 days 10 hrs (2019-10-01 07:04:39 GMT) Post-grading
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Never mind, Andrew. I won't now be inviting you to our half-century (1969 start) linguists' graduation reunion at a pub in London at the end of November, ha, ha!