Cedillas

/səˈdɪləz/ noun

Definition

The plural form of cedilla; multiple small curved marks placed beneath the letter 'c' in writing.

Etymology

Plural of cedilla, from Spanish 'cedilla,' meaning little 'zeta.'

Kelly Says

When you write multiple French words like 'français' or 'garçon,' you're using several cedillas, each one a tiny survivor from the days when printers had to manually create this custom mark.

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