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Cryptic Scripts of Ancient Scribes
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- 1. Rounded majuscule script prominent in early Christian manuscripts
- 2. Cryptic shorthand system devised by Cicero’s secretary in antiquity
- 4. Scholarly study unlocking ancient handwriting’s chronological mysteries
- 6. Luxurious calfskin medium favored by medieval scribes for their manuscripts
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- 3. Colonial American script known for its angular flourishes and Germanic roots
- 5. Abbreviated signs scribes used to condense sacred or legal texts
- 7. Medieval markings that barely hint at melody before notation’s invention
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