char·ac·tery
| \ ˈker-ik-t(ə-)rē
, ˈka-rik-, kə-ˈrak-
\
, ˈka-rik-, kə-ˈrak-
\
plural characteries
Definition of charactery
: a system of written letters or symbols used in the expression of thought
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“Charactery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charactery. Accessed 18 Jun. 2021.
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The first known use of charactery was in 1593
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