braille

Definitions


[breɪl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a form of written language for blind people, in which characters are represented by patterns of raised dots that are felt with the fingertips
(e.g: she taught herself Braille)


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Origin:
mid 19th century: from the name of Louis Braille (see Braille, Louis)


[breɪl], (Verb)

Definitions:
- print or transcribe in Braille
(e.g: a select list of new books have been Brailled and added to stock)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 19th century: from the name of Louis Braille (see Braille, Louis)




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