Claudian letters en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after Roman emperor Claudius (10 BCE–41 CE), who created them.
Meanings
- (historical, plural-normally) Three letters which were added to the Latin alphabet by the Roman emperor Claudius, and were briefly used in some public inscriptions during his rule until his death, when they were quickly abandoned.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claudian letter | Number=Sing | lexicographic | |
| the Claudian letters | Number=Plur | canonical | lexicographic |