Obelus (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun, plural ob·e·li [ob-uh-lahy]. /ˈɒb əˌlaɪ/.
  1. a mark (− or ÷) used in ancient manuscripts to point out spurious, corrupt, doubtful, or superfluous words or passages.
noun plural -li (-ˌlaɪ)
  1. a mark (— or ÷) used in editions of ancient documents to indicate spurious words or passages
  2. another name for dagger (def. 2)
Obelus (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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