What Is The Origin Of The Ampersand (&)? | Lexico - 0 views
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philiprogers21 on 24 May 21This article talks about the latin origins of the ampersand, or "&" symbol. Originating from the latin word for 'and,' 'et,' the ampersand is a combination of the "e" and "t" written in cursive often to save time while writing. Although the name "ampersand" comes from the 18th century from the alteration of the phrase "and per se", the ampersand has been seen in use as early as 79AD in Pompeii, although its definite origins are unknown.