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demotic

(n): a simplified cursive form of the ancient hieratic script

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(n): a cursive form of Egyptian hieroglyphics; used especially by the priests

(n): the modern Greek vernacular

(n): the Greek language as spoken and written today

(adj): of or written in or belonging to the form of modern Greek based on colloquial use

(adj): of or for the common people

(adj): vs. uncommon) -- (having no special distinction or quality; widely known or commonly encountered; average or ordinary or usual

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8 months ago seanahan said:

Also a language.

8 months ago sionnach said:

pertaining to the common people

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