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Help with Flemish (Dutch) Word
I just looked up "KAS" and I was translated to "fund". I doubt that was right. I checked other sites and it came closer to "case" or "cabinet". Now, on the bottom of some Antwerp RR stamps, I see KAS Nr. 1 and KAS Nr. 2. Any clues, anyone? Thanks. |
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Hi Tracy. I know nothing about Belgian history and even less about Belgian
railways, but for some reason the word Kaserne comes to mind. Blair would know if there is any "barracks" string attached to these stamps. I have seen the abbreviation Kas used for Kaserne before but in nothing to do with stamps. -- Tony Vella Ottawa, Ontario, Canada http://www.amedialuz.ca/ wrote in message ... I just looked up "KAS" and I was translated to "fund". I doubt that was right. I checked other sites and it came closer to "case" or "cabinet". Now, on the bottom of some Antwerp RR stamps, I see KAS Nr. 1 and KAS Nr. 2. Any clues, anyone? Thanks. |
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On Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:08:09 -0400, "Tony Vella"
wrote: Hi Tracy. I know nothing about Belgian history and even less about Belgian railways, but for some reason the word Kaserne comes to mind. Blair would know if there is any "barracks" string attached to these stamps. I have seen the abbreviation Kas used for Kaserne before but in nothing to do with stamps. I don't think that is it. I thought it may be a shortcut to "Quai" or quay or kade, but I'm not sure. It's a department or storage method for certain items. Cabinet or compartment doesn't make much sense. For instance, often "Centraal" is shortened to "Caal" (and I've seen kaal) and at first I thought it was close to kraal, which is Afrikaans! I've even seen "explosive" !!! on some. Pretty wild... |
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On Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:00:06 -0400, Richard Thouin
wrote: In article , wrote: I just looked up "KAS" and I was translated to "fund". I doubt that was right. I checked other sites and it came closer to "case" or "cabinet". Now, on the bottom of some Antwerp RR stamps, I see KAS Nr. 1 and KAS Nr. 2. Any clues, anyone? Thanks. Hi Tracy Probably an abreviation of wicket or teller (kasbediende]. OK... until I know more, that seems closer to a meaning than cabinet or compartment. Teller would be right up that alley, because it may be the teller's station at the depot - and Antwerp is big, with sub-depots - that teller # may be spot on. I'm trying to build up a glossary of the verbiage found on those RR stamps. I've got well over 2 pages of terms and still running with it. Thanks. |
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On Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:53:44 +0200, Sir Hystrix
wrote: wrote: I just looked up "KAS" and I was translated to "fund". I doubt that was right. I checked other sites and it came closer to "case" or "cabinet". Now, on the bottom of some Antwerp RR stamps, I see KAS Nr. 1 and KAS Nr. 2. Any clues, anyone? Thanks. Hi Tracey, "KAS" has many meanings. 1: [broeikas] greenhouse I'd rule that out for railroad service. Unless, of course, there was a car or compartment especially for greenhouse goods. I know that plants and flowers were sent profusely by rail. 2: [kassa] cash-desk (cashier's office, paydesk) hmmm... 3: [bergplaats voor geld] cashbox (moneybox) Probably not. Too specific, unless this was an accounting thing and wanted segregation between departments. 4: [contanten] cash (funds) That's what Babel Fish translates as "fund". 5: [omhulsel] case (casing) Saw that about furniture on-line. 6: [holte] socket (eye socket) Doubtful, unless we're doing an SNA skit. :^) 7: [lichaam] body This one wouldn't make much sense either in a railroad setting. My best guess is 2: Which is in-line with a previous response of "teller", like bank teller. Sort of like what Ralphael does in SNA as Windows Clerk #1. Maybe you can post an example. Gotta fire up the scanner, but here's the deal what it looks like: Date, time, etc. ---------------------- KAS Nr. 1 \____________________/ Thanks! |
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Can I save you the time Tracy ? KAS Nr.2 http://cjoint.com/data/hDcGrZLJGU.htm Gotta fire up the scanner, but here's the deal what it looks like: Date, time, etc. ---------------------- KAS Nr. 1 \____________________/ Thanks! |
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Surprise! I hadn't been aware the "Red back spider" was not issued. They are very common in Perth here, easily found amongst stacks of bricks, or around the fly netting near the dunny (toilet) light. "Sir Hystrix" www.spiders.hystrix.be |
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On Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:36:29 +0800, "rodney"
wrote: Can I save you the time Tracy ? KAS Nr.2 http://cjoint.com/data/hDcGrZLJGU.htm Thank you sir! That would be it alright... Gotta fire up the scanner, but here's the deal what it looks like: Date, time, etc. ---------------------- KAS Nr. 1 \____________________/ Thanks! |
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