Re: definition for "script"

From: John Cowan
Message: 1640
Date: 2003-08-14

Peter_Constable@... scripsit:

> script ? a maximal collection of graphic characters used for written
> representation of languages that share common characteristics of
> appearance, share a common set of typical behaviours, have a common history
> of development, and that would be identified as being related by some
> community of users.

This is good semantically, but needs some rewording: the "that share"
clause appears to be attached to "languages".

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