[ˈɒbɪləs], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a symbol (†) used as a reference mark in printed matter, or to indicate that a person is deceased

- a mark (– or ÷) used in ancient manuscripts to mark a word or passage as spurious, corrupt or doubtful


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Origin:
Old English obelus, via Latin from Greek obelos ‘pointed pillar’, also ‘critical mark’