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ligatureTwo or more typeface characters that are designed as a single unit (physically touch). Fi, ffi, ae and oe are common ligatures. ligature 1. Surgery a thread or wire for tying around a vessel, duct, etc., as for constricting the flow of blood to a part 2. Music a. a slur or the group of notes connected by it b. (in plainsong notation) a symbol indicating two or more notes grouped together ligature [′lig·ə·chər] (medicine) A cord or thread used for tying vessels and ducts. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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