a. [f. L. virgula (see prec.) + -AR1.]
† 1. Of musical syncopation: Denoted by a small dash or stroke. Obs.–1
1609. Douland, Ornith. Microl., 51. To the same Signe there may belong a double Diminution, to wit; virgular and numerall, thus: ₵ 2. Virgular syncopation is much used.
2. Of Ogham characters, etc.: Having the shape of small thin rods; consisting of slender rod-like lines or strokes.
1827. G. Higgins, Celtic Druids, 3. Another example of an Irish character called a virgular ogham. Ibid., 35. The virgular alphabets of the Druids.
