Ligature
/ˈlɪɡ.ə.tʃər/noun
A binding or joining of two or more letters or elements together.
Did you know?In medieval manuscripts, ligatures were not just letters; they symbolized the uniting of sacred and profane, intertwining art and spirituality.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*leig-
“to bind or tie.”
Latin
Latin
ligatura
“a binding or tie.”
Old French
Old French
ligature
“a binding or joining together.”
Middle English
Middle English
ligature
“the act or means of binding.”
Modern English
English
ligature
“a character or mark representing a combination of letters.”