Definition of obelus in English:
obelus
nounplural noun obeli/ˈäbəˌlī/ /ˈɑbəˌlaɪ/
1A symbol (†) used as a reference mark in printed matter, or to indicate that a person is deceased.
Also called dagger- ‘This obelus (little dagger sign) directs readers to a four-line footnote that explains the terms and conditions attached to this freebie.’
2A mark (– or ÷) used in ancient texts to mark a word or passage as spurious, corrupt, or doubtful.
Pronunciation
Origin
Late Middle English via Latin from Greek obelos ‘pointed pillar’, also ‘critical mark’.
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