in reply to Converting HTML Entities to thier numeric equivalent

Browsing the source of HTML::Encoder, I find a table that provides the reverse mapping of what you're looking for -- sort of. It could be helpful.

Update: Hold the phone! I found it: HTML::Entities::Numbered provides conversions between numbered and named entities.

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