GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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    Ligature , n. [L. ligatura, fr. ligare, ligatum, to bind: cf. F. ligature. Cf. Ally, League, Legatura, Liable, Ligament.]
    1. The act of binding.
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    2. Anything that binds; a band or bandage.
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    3. (Surg.) (a) A thread or string for tying the blood vessels, particularly the arteries, to prevent hemorrhage. (b) A thread or wire used to remove tumors, etc.
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    4. The state of being bound or stiffened; stiffness; as, the ligature of a joint.
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    5. Impotence caused by magic or charms. [Obs.]
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    6. (Mus.) A curve or line connecting notes; a slur.
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    7. (Print.) A double character, or a type consisting of two or more letters or characters united, as æ, fi, ffl.
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    Ligature , v. t. (Surg.) To ligate; to tie.
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    Logotype , n. [Gr. λόγος word + -type.] (Print.) A single type, containing two or more letters; as, æ, \œ, Æ, fi, fl, ffl, etc.; -- called also ligature.
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