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INRI

I = Jesus (the roman, i.e. latin, had no "j" so "i" was used to signify Jesus, spelled 'iesus')

N = Nazarenus (of nazareth)

R = Rex (king)

I = Judeorum (of the Jews)

INRI = Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews

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