Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun An ornamental italic letter with elaborate, flowing flourishes and tails.

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[Origin unknown.]

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