virgule & solidus: other terms for the forward slash

We've all been wasting syllables when reading out domain names and saying for𐫴ward𐫴slash𐫴for𐫴ward𐫴slash. Turns out there are other terms to choose from that are interchangeable with "slash" or more properly, the forward slash. (A backwards slash, aka backslash, is a whole different thing.)

We could be saying virgule ("VER-gyool") or solidus, or we could be saying the risqué-sounding-but-isn't-actually-naughty separatrix.

Feel free to work that last one into casual conversation, but don't use the excuse of conserving syllables. for𐫴ward𐫴slash has one syllable less than sep𐫴arr𐫴ay𐫴tricks.

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