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( a script )
| Type of script: | Syllabary |
|---|---|
| Number of characters: | 200 |
| Period of use: | 1917 - |
| Writing-direction: | Right to left |
| Names: | Mende Kikakui |
Used in southern and eastern Sierra Leone, originally primarily for translations of the Quran. The first 42 characters of the script work as an abugida, but the remaining 150+ form a syllabary. Tuchscherer reports that it is still in use by about 100 people.