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OE

Represents the Latin ligature character combining O and E, commonly used in historical texts and certain languages.

Overview

Primarily employed in typesetting languages and texts that require the OE ligature, particularly in Old English, medieval Latin manuscripts, and modern French publications. This typographical element maintains historical accuracy and proper orthography in academic and linguistic contexts.

  • Essential for French words like 'œuvre' and 'œil'
  • Common in classical and medieval scholarly works
  • Ensures proper representation of historical texts and manuscripts
  • Maintains typographical standards in professional publishing

Examples

Using the OE ligature in a French author's name.

ŒuvrescompleˋtesdeVictorHugo\text{\OE}uvres complètes de Victor Hugo 
\text{\OE}uvres complètes de Victor Hugo

Referencing Old English text with the OE ligature.

TheAnglo−Saxonletter"Œ"representsadiphthongThe Anglo-Saxon letter "\text{\OE}" represents a diphthong 
The Anglo-Saxon letter "\text{\OE}" represents a diphthong

Citing a medieval manuscript containing the OE character.

ManuscriptMS−342(fŒl.127r)Manuscript MS-342 (f\text{\OE}l. 127r) 
Manuscript MS-342 (f\text{\OE}l. 127r)