Seraph - serif

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Seraph and serif are homophones, 'SERR-if', IPA: /ˈsɛr ɪf/, except in the most careful pronunciations. Neither is a common word, but it is as well to distinguish between them.

  • A seraph is an angel, in the Tanakh, or Jewish Bible; and the Christian Bible.
  • A serif is a small mark in the formation of letters, in handwriting or in printing.
(Don't confuse either of these with sheriff.)