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1. Hieratic Script

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   | Abnormal Hieratic | Legal contracts, private correspondence (especially financial). | Palimpsests, reused papyrus treated with vinegar washes. | Anxious, prone to over-extension of vowel markers. |
   Abnormal Hieratic is notable for its tendency to incorporate phonetic spellings derived from contemporary spoken Egyptian, rather than adhering strictly to established Middle Egyptian grammar. It is hypothesized that this form w…