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The & (and symbol) is called an "ampersand", where does this name come from?

Question #149835. Asked by Thesuperyoshi.
Last updated Sep 21 2023.
Originally posted Sep 21 2023 8:12 AM.

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Ampersand (&) comes from the Latin word for 'and' or 'and per se'. In the 1800's, ampersand was considered to be the 27th letter of the alphabet. It was first seen in as a mark of graffiti in the city of Pompeii.

https://www.merriam-webster.com/grammar/the-history-of-ampersand

Sep 21 2023, 8:46 AM

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The & (and symbol) is called an "ampersand", where does this name come from?

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