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uncial

The correct spelling is uncial.

How to pronounce uncial

adjective

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The correct spelling is uncial. Of or relating to an ounce, or an inch, especially to letters printed an inch high.

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Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Of or relating to an ounce, or an inch, especially to letters printed an inch high.
  2. 2.Of or relating to a majuscule style of writing with unjoined, rounded letters, originally used in the 4th–9th centuries.

noun

  1. 1.A style of writing using uncial letters.
  2. 2.A letter in this style.
  3. 3.A manuscript in this style.

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