translation of "verseczt"

[Allen Johnson]

ok. Talhoffer 1459
both 26 & 27 have the word "verseczt" but 26 seems to be talking about a strike and 27 seems to be a setting aside. Which is it?

[Jaron Bernstein]

versetzen?

"a truly boring mind can only think of one way to spell a given word"

[Matt Bryant]

I am thinking that "versetzen" is what is being discussed. I would have to look at the plates to see, but the first one being of a strike is fine. As long as he is using versetzen.

[Seppel Bellot]

Another vote for versetzen.

[Doug Marnick]

versetzen=to displace. versetzt=displaced (past tense). The czt seems like an alternate spelling with a very similar pronunciation.
According to www.schielhau.org, the word verseczt does mean displaced. In the case of #26, it is a strike that is being displaced. The word appears in other plates as well, all with the meaning as displaced. Therefore, I agree with the meaning that it is the concept of versetzen.

Note: I did not want to link the plates, descriptions, and translations without permission, but I recommend checking out the site for yourself.
BTW, Does ARMA have a position or opinion about schielhau.org?

[Jake_Norwood]

"CZ" is a common alternate spelling of "z" in swabian german, which is what Talhoffer is..

Jake

[Mike Cartier]

my opinion on schilehau.org is that it is excellent