Uncial

Quick meaning: Uncial is an adjective meaning Of or relating to a majuscule style of writing with unjoined, rounded letters, originally used in the 4th–9th centuries.

Meaning

Of or relating to a majuscule style of writing with unjoined, rounded letters, originally used in the 4th–9th centuries.

More Meanings

1. A style of writing using uncial letters.
2. A letter in this style.
3. A manuscript in this style.
4. (rare) Of or relating to an ounce, or an inch, especially to letters printed an inch high.

Example Sentences

This, also written in black letter, we found inscribed on a second parchment that was in the coffer, apparently somewhat older in date than that on which was inscribed the mediæval Latin translation of the uncial Greek of which I shall speak presently.

Word Forms

• uncials

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include uncal, arrowheaded, cuneatic, cubital, caliculate, cuneal.

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