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English word character comes from Ancient Greek (to 1453) χαράσσω, and later Old French (842-ca. 1400) caractere (Mark; sign; indication.)
χαράσσω (Ancient Greek)
χαρακτήρ (Ancient Greek)
character (Latin)
Brand (made by a branding iron). Branding iron. Characteristic, mark, character, style.
caractere (Old French)
Mark; sign; indication.
caracter (Middle English)
character (English)
(computing) One of the basic elements making up a text file or string: a code representing a printing character or a control character.. (dated) A reference given to a servant, attesting to his/her behaviour, competence, etc.. (dated) The estimate, individual or general, put upon a person or thing; reputation.. (informal) A person or individual, especially one who is unknown or raises [...]