Tironian Sign Capital Et Symbol
⹒ is the Tironian sign capital ET, a punctuation character used to represent “et” style lettering in certain texts.
U+2E52
⹒ (U+2E52) is known as the Tironian sign capital ET. It’s classified as punctuation and is mainly useful when matching specific historical or typographic conventions. Use the copy options below for accurate character placement.
Tironian Sign Capital Et Symbol Meaning
The character ⹒ is the Unicode “TIRONIAN SIGN CAPITAL ET” (U+2E52). It is a punctuation-category symbol associated with the “et” idea (the meaning of “and”) in traditional Latin scribal abbreviations and typographic treatments. In modern use, it’s most often encountered in specialized typography, scholarly editions, epigraphy-inspired layouts, or fonts that support historic signs. When you need the exact Unicode character for rendering and consistency, copy it directly or use the provided escapes (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) so the same glyph appears across platforms that support it.
Common uses
- •Replacing a specific historic “et” sign in a document or quotation requiring the exact Unicode character
- •Designing typographic layouts that reference Tironian marks or historic Latin styling
- •Labeling or annotating manuscripts/diplomatic transcriptions in education or research materials
- •Creating accessible text where you want the precise symbol rather than a similar-looking fallback
- •Using in digital humanities projects that track and preserve exact character identities
Examples
⹒ Tironian sign capital et
- ⹒Script note: ⹒ in the margin indicates an “et” abbreviation.
- ⹒Diplomatic transcription: vidit ⹒ dixit.
- ⹒Typography specimen: compare ⹒ with other et-like signs.
- ⹒Editorial note: ⹒ is rendered as the capital Tironian et sign.
- ⹒Font test: ensure ⹒ displays correctly in U+2E52.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2E52 | |
| HTML Entity | ⹒ | |
| HTML Code | ⹒ | |
| CSS | \2E52 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11858 | |
| Decimal | 11858 |
How to type Tironian Sign Capital Et Symbol (⹒)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11858 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2E52 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2E52. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2e52, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⹒ 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 Tironian Sign Capital Et symbol mean?
The character ⹒ is the Unicode “TIRONIAN SIGN CAPITAL ET” (U+2E52). It is a punctuation-category symbol associated with the “et” idea (the meaning of “and”) in traditional Latin scribal abbreviations and typographic treatments. In modern use, it’s most often encountered in specialized typography, scholarly editions, epigraphy-inspired layouts, or fonts that support historic signs. When you need the exact Unicode character for rendering and consistency, copy it directly or use the provided escapes (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) so the same glyph appears across platforms that support it.
What is ⹒ called?
⹒ is the Tironian sign capital ET (Unicode name: “TIRONIAN SIGN CAPITAL ET”, U+2E52).
How do I copy ⹒ into my document?
Copy the character directly from this page (“⹒”), or use the HTML entity (⹒) / Unicode escape (\\u{2E52}).
Is ⹒ the same as an ampersand (&)?
Not exactly. ⹒ is a specific Unicode punctuation symbol (Tironian sign capital ET) representing an “et” style sign, while & is the modern ampersand glyph.
Will ⹒ display correctly everywhere?
It depends on font support. If the font doesn’t include the glyph for U+2E52, it may show a fallback or missing-character symbol.