LIGATURED

Etymology

Adjective

ligatured (not comparable)

(typography) Joined in a ligature.

Source: Wiktionary

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LIGATURE

Lig"a*ture, n. Etym: [L. ligatura, fr. ligare, ligatum, to bind: cf. f. ligature. Cf. Ally, League, Legatura, Liable, Legament.]

1. The act of binding.

2. Anything that binds; a band or bandage.

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.

4. The state of being bound or stiffened; stiffness; as, the ligature of a joint.

5. Impotence caused by magic or charms. [Obs.]

6. (Mus.)

Definition: A curve or line connecting notes; a slur.

7. (Print.)

Definition: A double character, or a type consisting of two or more letters or characters united, as æ, fi, ffl.

Lig"a*ture, v. t. (Surg.)

Definition: To ligate; to tie.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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