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siglum

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪgləm/
Definition of siglum

noun (plural sigla /-lə/)

  • a letter or symbol which stands for a word or name, especially to denote a particular manuscript or edition of a text.

Origin:

early 18th century: from late Latin sigla (plural), perhaps from singula, neuter plural of singulus 'single'

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Definition of siglum in the US English dictionary
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