Signe-de-renvoi

A symbol indicating the location for a correction.

Literally a 'sign of return', a signe-de-renvoi is a graphic symbol marking a place where a correction or insertion is to be made. A corresponding symbol, usually written in the margin, introduces the corrected text or insertion. A signe-de-renvoi may also mark a cross-reference. 

  • Arabic:
    عَطفة ;علامة إحالة ;تخريجة
  • French:
    Lettre de renvoi; Signe de renvoi
  • Italian:
    Segno di rinvio; Segno di rimandol Segno di richiamo
  • Spanish:
    Signo de renvío; Letra de renvío

Michelle Brown, Understanding Illuminated Manuscripts (Malibu, CA: J. Paul Getty Museum in association with the British Library, c1994).