Ogham Letter Dair Letter
ᚇ is the Ogham letter dair, a Unicode character used for naming, inscriptions, and typographic experiments.
U+1687
ᚇ (U+1687) is an Ogham letter known in Unicode as “OGHAM LETTER DAIR.” You can copy it directly or use standard Unicode/HTML escapes in your projects.
Ogham Letter Dair Letter Meaning
ᚇ is the Unicode character for the Ogham letter called dair (Unicode name: “OGHAM LETTER DAIR”). In the Ogham writing system, letters correspond to specific sounds and can be used in spellings, name forms, and inscription-like text. As a standalone character, it’s most often used for typographic decoration, historical-themed artwork, and readable “Ogham-style” text strings rather than for a separate modern symbol meaning. When using it in digital content, the main practical concern is ensuring your fonts and environment support the Unicode range so the character renders correctly.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste for Ogham-style names or labels in posters and graphics
- •Creating inscription-like decorative text in social posts and banners
- •Using in games, puzzles, or decorative UI text to evoke an ancient script
- •Designing custom letterforms and studying Unicode characters for typography
- •Embedding into web or app text using Unicode/HTML escapes for consistency
Examples
ᚇ Ogham Letter Dair (U+1687)
- ᚇᚇ
- ᚇdair: ᚇ
- ᚇᚇᚁᚏᚐ
- ᚇThe letter ᚇ stands for dair in Ogham.
- ᚇOgham test: ᚇ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1687 | |
| HTML Entity | ᚇ | |
| HTML Code | ᚇ | |
| CSS | \1687 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 5767 | |
| Decimal | 5767 |
How to type Ogham Letter Dair Letter (ᚇ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 5767 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1687 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1687. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1687, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ᚇ 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 Ogham Letter Dair letter mean?
ᚇ is the Unicode character for the Ogham letter called dair (Unicode name: “OGHAM LETTER DAIR”). In the Ogham writing system, letters correspond to specific sounds and can be used in spellings, name forms, and inscription-like text. As a standalone character, it’s most often used for typographic decoration, historical-themed artwork, and readable “Ogham-style” text strings rather than for a separate modern symbol meaning. When using it in digital content, the main practical concern is ensuring your fonts and environment support the Unicode range so the character renders correctly.
What Unicode character is ᚇ?
ᚇ is U+1687, whose Unicode name is “OGHAM LETTER DAIR.”
How do I copy ᚇ into a website or app?
You can paste the character directly (ᚇ), or use the HTML entity ᚇ and Unicode escape \\u{1687} / \\1687 where supported.
Will ᚇ display correctly on all devices?
It depends on font support for the Ogham block (U+1687). If a font isn’t available, it may not render properly.
Is ᚇ used for a special modern meaning?
Primarily, it’s used as an Ogham letter in script-like text—use it for spelling-like content, decorative inscription styles, and typographic experiments.