Philippe Verdy scripsit: > I see some similarities between the undetermined vowel tainting letter (the > subscripted x) and the leading star in the expression, used to denote an > undetermined infered historic letter. Shouldn't both use the same glyph with > just a distinct positioning? Could it be that the undetermined vowel tainting > letter be shown as a subscripted star ?
No, no. The * does not mean "undetermined letter", it means "hypothetical reconstruction". It can also mean "erroneous or non-existent expression". In either case, it is a plain ASCII *. -- John Cowan [EMAIL PROTECTED] At times of peril or dubitation, http://www.ccil.org/~cowan Perform swift circular ambulation, http://www.reutershealth.com With loud and high-pitched ululation.
