deep dict

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A '''deep [dict%|%dictionary]''' is a [deep list] in which each structured
[value] is a dictionary. 


** See Also **

   [scripted dict]:   Scripting a deep dict in a manner similar to [scripted list].



** Implementations **

   [ycl%|%ycl dict deep]:   Provides `get`, `merge`, `pretty`, and `set`.



** Description **

Unlike a standard Tcl dictionary, a '''deep dictionary''' is suitable for
communicating an ordered tree without prior agreement between the parties about
the exact shape of the tree.  A '''deep dictionary''' can be unambiguously
merged into another deep dictionary.



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