What does obelus mean?
A symbol consisting of two vertical lines or a dagger, used to indicate a footnote or to mark a passage as doubtful or spurious. In mathematics, it is used to indicate division or to represent a ratio.
Example
"The editor used an obelus to indicate that the passage in question was likely a later addition to the text."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.