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<div><font face="Arial" size="2">I meant to add that ct, st, sh, Qu,
and whatever other kind of ornamental ligs, swash caps, etc. are
available are indeed just a matter of taste, and if you want a
flamboyant effect, by all means go ahead (*trying* not to over-egg the
pudding - it is the word-processor's disease to use every trick
available, while typographers should exercise restraint). But as
should be clear, use of the ae/oe glyphs in Latin would diminish the
edition in the eyes of those who are in a position to read the Latin in
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Thanks to John and David for the update for us non-classicists! The
edition of the Nova Vulgata that I use doesn't use those lig/digs, nor
do the various editions of the Sisto-Clementine Vulgate. But an early
20th century edition of St. Thomas (ST and SCG as well as his
commentaries on Scripture) /do/ use them. <br>
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It's interesting what David said about the confusion of the two ae/oe
... I've often wondered about that (coelum vel caelum ?) Personally, I
like the archaic look.<br>
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As for the exceptions list, it proves helpful at least for enabling the
use of the diaeresis for correct pronunciation (mostly, it's for proper
names, as mentioned).<br>
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United in adoration of Jesus,
fr. michael gilmary, mma
Most Holy Trinity Monastery
67 Dugway Road
Petersham, MA 01366-9725
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