Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Orthography
orthography, n. [L. < Gk.'writing correctly.]
- Calligraphy; handwriting; set of characters; correct spelling; properly written text; [fig.] song; chant; bird call.
- Phrase. “lone Orthography”: seldom read written text; [kenning] personal epitaph; individual gravestone inscription.
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