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noun
In medieval (originally liturgical) manuscripts: a point used to indicate a short pause or minor break; also called punctum. Compare punctus elevatus , punctus versus .
Originally also used to indicate a longer break, when placed above the line.
Origin
1950s. From classical Latin punctus, past participle of pungere punge. Compare point, punctum.
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