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).

Exact synonyms: Louis Braille
Generic synonyms: Educator, Pedagog, Pedagogue

2. Verb. Transcribe in braille.
Generic synonyms: Transcribe, Transliterate

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Braille

Brahui
braid
braide
braided
braider
braiders
braidest
braiding
braidings
braids
brail
brail
brailed
brailing
braille (current term)
Braille
brailled
brailler
braillers
brailles
braillewriter
braillewriters
brailling
braillist
braillists
brails
Brailsford
Brailsford-Morquio disease
brain
brain

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