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An obelus is a dagger mark (†) used in printing.... generally to indicate that a person is dead.

The plural of obelus is obeli.

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The dagger sign, also known as an obelus, is represented by a symbol that looks like a small cross (†). It is commonly used in printing to indicate a footnote or to mark an item for further information.

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