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pilcrow

pilcrow

1 9.9
A symbol like ¶ that shows where a new paragraph begins
  • noun
  • /ˈpɪl.kraʊ/
  • Specialized
: pilcrow
  • The symbol pilcrow is rarely seen outside of editing and word processing software.

Examples

  • The pilcrow indicates the beginning of a new paragraph.

  • The editor added a pilcrow at the start of each new paragraph in the manuscript.

  • In proofreading, a pilcrow is often used to show where a paragraph should begin.

  • I love using the pilcrow symbol in my documents.

  • In her essay, she used a pilcrow to indicate the beginning of each new paragraph.

  • The teacher explained that the pilcrow symbol shows where one paragraph ends and another begins.

  • When formatting documents, remember to insert a pilcrow at the start of every paragraph to improve clarity.

Surface Forms

pilcrow singular
pilcrows plural

Etymology

Pilcrow comes from the older word paragraph, which meant 'a short section of writing'. Over time the name changed, and pilcrow became the word for the little mark ¶ that shows the start of a new paragraph.