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DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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adj.
of or pertaining to any one of several syllabic systems of writing devised for the use of Indians and Eskimos. [See picture at Cree syllabics.]
Quotations
1852
They have already taught many of their pupils here to read and write a stenographic syllabic character, first used by the late Reverend Mr. Evans, a Wesleyan missionary, formerly resident at Norway House.
1897
As I journeyed among these wonderful people, I carried as part of my outfit, a number of these syllabic Bibles. . . .
1945
The syllabic script has proved a blessing indeed to the Eskimos.
1965
Once more Evans examined his syllabic alphabet.