Meaning Of The Word Obelus

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obelus in American English
a mark (- or ÷) used in ancient manuscripts to indicate questionable passages or readings
noun: a mark (− or ÷) used in ancient manuscripts to point out spurious, corrupt, doubtful, or superfluous words or passages

obelus in British English
noun: a mark (— or ÷) used in editions of ancient documents to indicate spurious words or passages

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