Latin Small Letter Middle-welsh V Letter
ỽ is the Latin small letter Middle-Welsh V used in extended Latin writing.
U+1EFD
ỽ is a Unicode character from the Latin Extended block. It represents the specific letter form “Middle-Welsh V” and can be copied directly into text. Use the escapes below for reliable typing in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Latin Small Letter Middle-welsh V Letter Meaning
ỽ (U+1EFD) is the “Latin Small Letter Middle-Welsh V.” It is used to represent a particular historical/orthographic letter shape associated with Middle Welsh texts. Like other extended Latin characters, it helps preserve the correct spelling and typography when digitizing or typesetting sources that require this exact character rather than an approximate Latin “v.” The character is mainly relevant to linguists, editors, translators, and designers working with Welsh-language material, historical documents, or specialized font/typography requirements where Unicode-accurate text matters.
Common uses
- •Typing or digitizing Middle Welsh text where the exact letter form is required
- •Linguistics and philology notes that preserve orthography accurately
- •Publishing/formatting historical documents with correct Unicode characters
- •Building text samples for fonts and character coverage testing
- •Creating captions, labels, or metadata in tools that must match source spelling
Examples
ỽ — Latin Small Letter Middle-Welsh V
- ỽỽ is a letter used in Middle-Welsh text.
- ỽPlease replace “v” with ỽ to match the source spelling.
- ỽI’m testing how ỽ renders in this font.
- ỽThe manuscript transcription includes ỽ in several entries.
- ỽUse U+1EFD when you need Latin Extended “Middle-Welsh V.”
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1EFD | |
| HTML Entity | ỽ | |
| HTML Code | ỽ | |
| CSS | \1EFD |
FAQ
What does the Latin Small Letter Middle-welsh V letter mean?
ỽ (U+1EFD) is the “Latin Small Letter Middle-Welsh V.” It is used to represent a particular historical/orthographic letter shape associated with Middle Welsh texts. Like other extended Latin characters, it helps preserve the correct spelling and typography when digitizing or typesetting sources that require this exact character rather than an approximate Latin “v.” The character is mainly relevant to linguists, editors, translators, and designers working with Welsh-language material, historical documents, or specialized font/typography requirements where Unicode-accurate text matters.
What Unicode character is ỽ?
ỽ is “Latin Small Letter Middle-Welsh V” with code point U+1EFD.
How do I copy ỽ into my document?
Copy the character directly from this page, or insert the Unicode escape in your editor/script if supported.
How can I use ỽ in HTML?
Use the provided HTML entity: ỽ.
What is the CSS or JavaScript escape for ỽ?
CSS escape: \\1EFD. JavaScript escape: \\u{1EFD}.