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Definition of Braille
1. Noun. French educator who lost his sight at the age of three and who invented a system of writing and printing for sightless people (1809-1852).
2. Verb. Transcribe in braille.
3. Noun. A point system of writing in which patterns of raised dots represent letters and numerals.
Generic synonyms: Point System
Definition of Braille
1. n. A system of printing or writing for the blind in which the characters are represented by tangible points or dots. It was invented by Louis Braille, a French teacher of the blind.
Definition of Braille
1. to write in braille (raised writing for the blind) [v BRAILLED, BRAILLING, BRAILLES]
Medical Definition of Braille
1. A system of writing and printing by means of raised dots corresponding to letters, numbers, and punctuation to enable the blind to read by touch. Origin: Louis Braille, French teacher of blind, 1809-1852 (05 Mar 2000)