Forms
Some general forms of half-uncial letters are:
- a is usually round, sometimes with a slightly open top
- b and d have vertical stems, identical to the modern letters
- g has a flat top, no bow, and a curved descender (somewhat resembling the number 5)
- t has a curved shaft
- n, r, and s are similar to their uncial counterparts (with the same differences compared to modern letters)
Half-uncial was brought to Ireland in the 5th century, and was then carried to England. There, it was used up to the 8th century, and developed into the insular script after the 8th century.
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