(rare) The practice of annotating manuscripts with marks set in the margins.

plural of obelism

To mark (a written or printed passage) with an obelus; to judge as spurious or doubtful.

present participle of obelize

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of obelize

simple past tense and past participle of obelize

(of a word or passage of text) Marked with an obelus or obelisk; condemned as spurious or corrupt.

Relating to an obelus or typographical dagger