Associations to the word «Obelus»
Adverb
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Wiktionary
OBELUS, noun. A mark (÷) used to represent division in mathematics. Also used to indicate a written or printed passage, and in ancient manuscripts to mark a word or passage as spurious or doubtful.
OBELUS, noun. A dagger mark (†) used as a reference mark in printed matter, or to indicate that a person is deceased, often used to indicate a footnote.
Wise words
Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite
surprised to be taken at his word.