Only a few minutes ago did I learn this term; it refers to a symbol such
as [·], perhaps best known as the Catalan centered dot, or (better?) a
decimal point, apparently particularly in the U.K.

The Wikipedia article on the topic,
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interpunct>, is uncommonly interesting,
seemingly comprehensive, and I thought Qalam subscribers might like to
have a look.

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A neighbor, with above-average intelligence (but not a good speller) and
surely part of "mainstream" US culture, native-born, hand-letters
announcements of monthly meetings of our local Tenants' Association. She
doesn't use word spaces, but interpuncts! According to the Wikipeda
article, their use in our culture stopped around 600-800 CE (AD). Hers is
not the only instance of such usage I've seen (I'll soon be 72), although
it's rare.

I find it fascinating that an outdated tradition should persevere for so
long.

Best regards,

--
Nicholas B o d l e y
Waltham, Mass.