signary

noun

sig·​na·​ry

ˈsignərē

plural -es

: a system or list of syllabic or alphabetic signs of a language or an ancient script

hieroglyphic signary

Word History

Etymology

Latin signum sign + English -ary

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

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