An f-like shape can be an sSourced
Not region-specific · English meaning
Long s belongs to older forms of printing
The character ſ, called long s, is an archaic form of lowercase s. In some typefaces it closely resembles f, with the width of the crossbar providing a distinction. Reading an old word can require recognizing its historic letterforms.
The shape alone can suggest the wrong letter.
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Reviewed: 2026-10-05