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Webster 1913 Edition

Semicolon

Sem′i-coˊlon

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Noun.
The punctuation mark [;] indicating a separation between parts or members of a sentence more distinct than that marked by a comma.

Webster 1828 Edition

Semicolon

SEM'ICOLON

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Noun.
[semi and colon.] In grammar, and punctuation, the point [;] the mark of pause to be observed- in reading or speaking, of less duration than the colon, double the duration of the comma, or half the duration of the period. It is used to distinguish the conjunct members of the sentence.

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