Definition: The at sign (@) means each, at or each at, as in "Three magazines @ five dollars" (3 magazines would cost $5 each or $15 total). The at sign is also now a required part of all internet email addresses (desktoppub.guide@about.com) The character is a combination (ligature) of a and e. In French an at sign is called petit escargot -- little snail. On the standard English keyboard the at sign is shift+2.
Also Known As: @ | each | ea. | at sign | at symbol
