Latin Small Letter Broken L Letter
ꝇ (Latin Small Letter Broken L) is a Latin Extended character used in historical or specialized text.
U+A747
The symbol ꝇ is a Unicode character from the Latin Extended block. It’s useful when you need the exact historical spelling or typography found in certain manuscripts and editions. Below you’ll find copy options and key technical details.
Latin Small Letter Broken L Letter Meaning
ꝇ is the lowercase “l” variant known as the Latin Small Letter Broken L. In practice, it appears in texts that preserve older orthography, scholarly editions, or fonts that distinguish this form from a standard “l”. Because it is a distinct Unicode character (U+A747), using ꝇ helps ensure correct rendering and searchability rather than substituting a plain “l”. Designers and writers may also use it to match typographic conventions for languages, historical studies, or specialized publishing where this letter shape carries meaning in its original context.
Common uses
- •Preserving historical spelling in edited manuscripts or academic transcriptions
- •Typing or proofreading scholarly texts that require the exact “broken l” character
- •Using Unicode-accurate text in digital archives and catalogs
- •Designing custom typographic layouts or font previews that include this letterform
- •Creating consistent character sets for linguistic or paleography resources
Examples
ꝇ Latin Small Letter Broken L
- ꝇet ꝇuxit in the original source
- ꝇꝇeberum appears in the manuscript margin
- ꝇthe edition prints ꝇ alongside standard latin letters
- ꝇcheck whether ꝇ is used instead of a plain l
- ꝇtranscribe ꝇ exactly for citation accuracy
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+A747 | |
| HTML Entity | ꝇ | |
| HTML Code | ꝇ | |
| CSS | \A747 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 42823 | |
| Decimal | 42823 |
How to type Latin Small Letter Broken L Letter (ꝇ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 42823 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type A747 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type A747. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type a747, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ꝇ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Latin Small Letter Broken L letter mean?
ꝇ is the lowercase “l” variant known as the Latin Small Letter Broken L. In practice, it appears in texts that preserve older orthography, scholarly editions, or fonts that distinguish this form from a standard “l”. Because it is a distinct Unicode character (U+A747), using ꝇ helps ensure correct rendering and searchability rather than substituting a plain “l”. Designers and writers may also use it to match typographic conventions for languages, historical studies, or specialized publishing where this letter shape carries meaning in its original context.
What is the Unicode code point for ꝇ?
ꝇ has Unicode code point U+A747.
How can I copy ꝇ quickly?
Copy the character directly from this page (ꝇ). You can also use the provided HTML entity ꝇ or escapes like \\A747.
Is ꝇ the same as a normal lowercase “l”?
No. ꝇ is a distinct Unicode character (Latin Small Letter Broken L) and should be used when the specific historical form is required.
Where is ꝇ categorized in Unicode?
It belongs to the “Latin Extended” category.