An ancient manuscript is a document that was written by hand before the invention of printing press. CODEX (5 letters) is an ancient manuscript book, usually made from parchment or vellum, and bound in a protective cover. Obeli (5 letters) are symbols used in ancient manuscripts to mark passages for reference. DELE (4 letters) means to erase or delete something from a manuscript. EDIT (4 letters) means to make changes to a manuscript. Cordex (6 letters) is an ancient manuscript that is made from a single piece of leather.