Sogdian (script)

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Scope note
Writing system originally used for the Sogdian language and derived from the Syriac writing system. It is a consonantal writing system, in each symbol stands for a consonant, leaving the reader to supply the appropriate vowel. The script consists of 17 consonants, many of which have alternate forms for initial, middle, and final position.
Sogdian
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024