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Glossic
Glos'sic (glŏs'sĭk) noun [ Latin glossa a word requiring a gloss. See 3d Gloss .] A system of phonetic spelling based upon the present values of English letters, but invariably using one symbol to represent one sound only. �...
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glossic
A system of phonetic spelling based upon the present values of English letters, but invariably using one symbol to represent one sound only. 'Ingglish Glosik konvaiz hwotever proanusiaishon iz intended bei dhi reiter.' (A. J. Ellis) ... Origin: L. Glossa a word requiring a gloss. See Gloss. ... Source: Websters Dictionary ... (01 Mar 1998) ...
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Glossic
• (n.) A system of phonetic spelling based upon the present values of English letters, but invariably using one symbol to represent one sound only.
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Glossic
Glossic was a phonetic system of spelling invented by A J Ellis, intended to be used concurrently with the existing English orthography (Nomic) in order to remedy some of its defects without changing its form or detracting from its value. The following is a specimen of Glossic: Ingglish Glosik konva...
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