‖ diple
(ˈdɪpliː)
[Gr. διπλῆ, fem. of διπλοῦς double (sc. γραµµή stroke, line).]
A marginal mark of this form >, used by the ancient grammarians to indicate various readings, rejected verses, beginning of a new paragraph, etc.
| 1656 Blount Glossogr., Diple, a note or mark in the Margent to signifie that there is somewhat to be amended. |