[tied] Re: Six, -ts- > -ks-

> then (11th. c) before voiceless consonants (by way of /h/), finally
> (13th. c.) in final position". So there are three "paths". So there
> is no "usual" path (as for your claimed 1). Then, /s/ > /h/ > 0

occurs

> before voiceless consonants. So it cannot be for final -s, like the
> one in "chevals/chevaus" since there is no further consonant. There
> is no OF text hinting for /s/ preceded by voiceless consonant being
> pronounced /s^/, and there is no OF text denoting /s/ in that

position

> by <x>. So there is no reason for your claim. So you are the one who
> should bring on some proof (e.g. strange related spellings) pointing
> to that intermediate stage /h/, and to generalization of your

claimed

> "path of disappearance" also to final -s preceded by -u-. If not,

your

> allegations are only wishful thinking speculations having nothing to
> do with scientifical approach.

RUKI

Torsten