=Brace [{].=--It is the vertical curved line used to signify that two or
more words or lines are to be taken together--thus:
{Aboriginal
Americans {Native
{Emigrants
=Asterisk [*].=--It is used in printing or writing as a reference to a
passage or note in the margin or at the bottom of a page, and also to
supply the omission of letters or words.
=Dagger, or Obelisk [†]= is so called from its resemblance to a dagger,
or inverted obelisk. It is also a mark of reference to a note in the
margin or at the bottom of the page.
=Double Dagger [‡]= is the third reference mark used when there are more
than two used on a page.
=Parallels [‖].=--This character is used in writing and printing to call
attention to a similarly marked note in the margin or at the foot of the
page.
=Section Mark [§]= is the character often used to denote a division of a
writing or subdivision of a chapter; a paragraph.
=Paragraph [¶]= is the sign which notes the division of a writing into
distinct parts, sections or subdivisions.
=Index, or Pointer [☞]= is used to direct particular attention to a note
or paragraph. It is sometimes called a _fist_.
=Asterism [⁂= or =⁂]=, or cluster of stars, is used as a sign to direct
attention to a passage, or paragraph, especially when such attention is
deemed very important.