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Which common symbol began as a cursive ligature joining the letters of the Latin word 'et'?
Answer
Ampersand
The ampersand's shape traces back to Roman scribes blending the letters 'e' and 't' of the Latin word 'et' into one continuous mark.
💡 Did you know?
The ampersand (&) symbol evolved from the Latin word 'et' written so cursively that the letters fused into one unrecognizable squiggle.
Other options people guess
- Pilcrow
- Interrobang
- Octothorpe
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