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单词 obelus
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Definition of obelus in English:

obelus

nounPlural obeli ˈɒb(ə)ləsˈɑbələs

  • 1A symbol (†) used as a reference mark in printed matter, or to indicate that a person is deceased.

    剑号（在印刷文字中用作参照符号，或表示某人已去世）

    Example sentencesExamples
    • 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 manuscripts to mark a word or passage as spurious, corrupt or doubtful.

    （古代文稿中的）存疑记号（-#OR#÷）

Origin

Late Middle English: via Latin from Greek obelos 'pointed pillar', also 'critical mark'.

Definition of obelus in US English:

obelus

nounˈɑbələsˈäbələs

  • 1A symbol (†) used as a reference mark in printed matter, or to indicate that a person is deceased.

    剑号（在印刷文字中用作参照符号，或表示某人已去世）

    Also called dagger
    Example sentencesExamples
    • 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.

    （古代文稿中的）存疑记号（-#OR#÷）

Origin

Late Middle English: via Latin from Greek obelos ‘pointed pillar’, also ‘critical mark’.
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