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noun • A symbol resembling a horizontal line (–), sometimes together with one or two dots (for example, ⨪ or ÷), which was used in ancient manuscripts and texts to mark a word or passage as doubtful or spurious, or redundant; an obelisk. • A dagger symbol (†), which is used in printed matter as a reference mark to refer the reader to a footnote, marginal note, etc.; beside a person's name to indicate that the person is deceased; or beside a date to indicate that it is a person's death date; an obelisk. | ||||
| 42% | 5 | Spit, especially excessive spit or saliva | ||
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| 39% | 7 | The spit in a spit roast, e.g. | ||
noun • One who or that which rotates. • A muscle by which a joint can be rotated. • A revolving reverberatory furnace. • A banner ad that cycles through multiple advertisements. | ||||
Name From Pointed Pillar Spit For The Typographical Dagger Sign
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OBELUS which was last seen in the Telegraph Giant General Knowledge crossword.
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