U+1BC73 "𛱳" Duployan Affix Low Vertical Secant Unicode Character

U+1BC73 "𛱳" Duployan Affix Low Vertical Secant is a component of the Duployan shorthand script, a writing system invented in the 19th century for rapid note-taking in English, French, and other languages. This specific character functions as a diacritical affix, meaning it is attached to base characters to modify their sound or meaning, in this case indicating a low vertical stroke associated with a secant. Its design consists of a small, angled line segment placed low within the writing space, helping to distinguish shorthand forms and enhance the efficiency of transcription. The character is encoded in the Unicode Supplement for Shorthand Format Controls, supporting the digital representation of specialized shorthand systems.