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Word: Obelus
Speech Type: Noun
Old English obelus, via Latin from Greek obelos ‘pointed pillar’, also ‘critical mark’
ˈɒbɪləs
a symbol (†) used as a reference mark in printed matter, or to indicate that a person is deceased.
Short Definition:symbol (†) used as reference mark in printed matter
a mark (– or ÷) used in ancient manuscripts to mark a word or passage as spurious, corrupt or doubtful.
Short Definition:mark (- or ÷) used in ancient manuscripts to mark word or passage
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