👉 In linguistics, an incuneation is a type of writing system that consists of small marks on the surface of a piece of paper or parchment. These marks are typically made by the writer's finger, and they can be used to mark important events, dates, or other details in the text. The term "incuneation" comes from the Old English word "incunabula," which means "to write." In ancient manuscripts, incuneations were often used as a way to