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A mark so simple that it can stand for the idea of mark-making in general, it also happens to be the letter waw, which means “and.”

Then there is a legible beth, followed by a partially eroded, partially broken section with space for two letters, followed by a waw and an unclear letter.

Tar-water, t�r′-waw′t�r, n. cold infusion of tar in water, once used as a medicine for chest complaints.

Patois, pat′waw, n. a vulgar or provincial dialect.

War prophets and medicine men, waw keen, were revered as demi-gods.