Definitions
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Siglum.
Siglum - as a noun
A sign, abbreviation, letter, or character standing for words in ancient manuscripts or on coins or medals.
Example: "One practice was rendering an over-used, formulaic phrase only as a siglum, e.g. rip for requiescat in pace ("rest in peace"), because the long-form written usage of the abbreviated phrase, itself, was rare."
Example Sentences
"The manuscript is identified by the siglum B in scholarly literature."
"The siglum for this particular edition is L1."
"Please provide the siglum of the manuscript you are referring to."
"The siglum ENS stands for École Normale Supérieure."
"In the bibliography, you can find the siglum S inserted after the author's name."
Word Game Points
Is SIGLUM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, siglum is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SIGLUM has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is SIGLUM a valid Words With Friends word?
No, siglum is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid WordSIGLUM is not a valid Words With Friends word.
Is SIGLUM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, siglum is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSIGLUM has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
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Words
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