The Dedication Formula 'IR.N.F M MNW.F
Edward W. Castle · The Journal of Egyptian Archaeology · 1993
A study of the problems involved in the translation of the dedication formula ir.n.f m mnw.f. Previous theories attempting to resolve these problems are subjected to critical examination and a new theory proposed. The semantic direct object of the verb is found in the phrase m mnw.f, the direct object being coordinated with the preposition m in order to allow it to function within an emphasized adverbial adjunct as the emphasized semantic direct object of a nominal ir.n.f. Following infinitives are treated as substantives in apposition to this emphasized semantic direct object.