protowriting
Any of the early systems of symbols that developed into writingAny of the early systems of symbols that developed into writing.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)Any of the early systems of symbols that developed into writing.
(uncountable)Meaningless writing-like patterns drawn by children who cannot yet write.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From proto- + writing.From proto- + writing.
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