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a point system of writing in which patterns of raised dots represent letters and numerals

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  1. n. a point system of writing in which patterns of raised dots represent letters and numerals
  2. v. transcribe in braille
  3. 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.
  4. A system of printing or writing for the blind in which thecharacters are represented by tangible points or dots. It wasinvented by Louis Braille, a French teacher of the blind.
  5. n. 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) n. a point system of writing in which patterns of raised dots represent letters and numerals v. transcribe in braille