Dear listmembers,
In a Hebrew document dating from around 1300-1350, we found a
person we have been unable to identify. His name is Isaac Kiton, and
he is described as a great authority (haRav haGadol Yitzhaq Qiton). We
think that Kiton (or Chiton, Keetoun, Cheetoun, ...? spelled Qoph-Yod-
Tet-Waw-Nun) might be a placename in either Northern France or -
perhaps - England. Or what do you think of "Qui ton", 'the one who
shows'? The Hebrew spelling is beyond doubt, but there's always the
problem of how people transliterated the vernacular forms.
Thanks for your help in advance,
Christoph
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