Thanks for the explanation. Still not understanding if you meant my statement or his. I was just elucidating his cryptic statement how i understood it.
I was referring specifically to
I doubt the Rebbe Maharash would know what a shuotout is.
Having the slightest doubt about the Rebbe Maharash knowing something borders on... כנ״ל
I suggest reading up a little bit. Start
here (I picked that page just because it mentions broad knowledge and talents, but there's a lot more to read about the Rebbe Maharash (IINM the Rebbe had referred to him also as Der Rebbe Lechatchilla Ariber).