Braille

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It's the writing system seen here Braille $400 DJ EPONYMS 2022-12-28 #8773
A "W" was added to his raised letter alphabet so that it could be used in English (Louis) Braille $400 J EPONYMS 2006-06-16 #5025
In the 1800s he also developed a musical notation system for sightless musicians (Louis) Braille $100 J FRENCH EPONYMS 2001-07-05 #3894
A "W" had to be added to the raised alphabet named for him so it could be used by English speakers Braille $400 DJ EPONYMS 1997-03-11 #2892
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