dual-scriptcipher

noun

UK /ˈdjuːəl skrɪpt ˈsaɪfə/

US /ˈduːəl skrɪpt ˈsaɪfər/

A secret code that uses two different sets of symbols to hide a message.

The spy wrote the note in a dual-scriptcipher so only her partner could read it.

SYNONYMS

two-symbol code double-alphabet cipher twin-script code paired-symbol cipher

RELATED WORDS

encryption cryptogram decoder cipher key symbol set

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A writing system that switches between two alphabets to confuse readers.

The ancient tablet used a dual-scriptcipher, mixing Greek and Coptic letters.

3. A puzzle where each letter is replaced by one of two possible symbols.

Solving the dual-scriptcipher required figuring out which symbol set was used first.

4. A method of hiding data by encoding it twice with different character sets.

The software applied a dual-scriptcipher to protect the password file.