long s

or long ess

[ es ]

noun

1. a style of the letter s, suggesting a lowercase f in form, formerly common in handwriting and as a type character.

long s

noun

1. a lower-case s, printed ʃ, formerly used in handwriting and printing Also calledlong ess

Example Sentences

The form sarlynysh (in G.) evidently arose from the common mistake of reading a long s (ſ) as an l.

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I need nt ter ever do a stroke mo work long s I live if I dont wantter.

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Im beholden to you, Elsie; but Id rather be in my own house, long s I can have somebody with me.

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This html file displays the long S as in the original printed text.

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There is no perceptible difference between the long S still sometimes in use and the hieroglyphic form.

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