The meaning of Obelus
Obelus – definition
nounA symbol (†) used as a reference mark in printed matter, or to indicate that a person is deceased.
Usage examples:
This obelus (little dagger sign) directs readers to a four-line footnote that explains the terms an…nounA mark (– or ÷) used in ancient manuscripts to mark a word or passage as spurious, corrupt or doubtful.
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Word origin
late Middle English: via Latin from Greek obelos ‘pointed pillar’, also ‘critical mark’.
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