Tionscadal na Nod

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apostrophe (superscript)

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Represents in Irish:

□s / □()s

In the scribe’s mind or in normalised spelling.

Represents in Latin:

□us / □()s / □()

In the scribe’s mind or in normalised spelling.

Appearance

Build type:

Component

Position:

Superscript

Type of symbol:

Symbol

Not to be confused with:

ur (superscript hook), i (superscript rounded)

Comments

This symbol often has the appearance of an apostrophe or a modern 9.

Meaning

Represents:

In Irish: □s / □()s

In Latin: □us / □()s / □()

Context

Manuscripts:

London, British Library, MS Egerton 1782

Comments:

This symbol is especially familiar from Latin writing, although it is occasionally deployed in Irish writing, too.

See also

Examples in context:

Examples in other contexts, if available

uis (example)

Represents: uis (Irish)

ut (v and 9-like symbol)

Represents: ut (Latin)

Notational device: Superscript symbol

Entries related in meaning:

Possible equivalents matching one of the values in the transcription above, if available

cross stroke (subscript)

Represents: □(), □()r, (miscellaneous) (Irish)

enclosing punctus (abbreviating device)

Represents:

□()

Notational device: Baseline symbol

s (superscript)

Represents: □s (Irish)

cross stroke through stem

Represents:

()□, □()

suspension stroke

Represents:

□n, □(), n□, ()□