gallow glyphs

A form of gallow glyph — A specialized, ornate gallows-like glyph or character that appears frequently in the mysterious Voynich manuscript; sometimes compared to T, K, F, or P; visually distinct from other characters, appearing as tall, loop-topped figures that often extend into the upper margins; alternatively theorized to serve as structural, decorative markers, acting similarly to a pilcrow (¶).

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of gallow glyph.
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