old face

noun

1. See modern
   printing a type style that originated in the 18th century, characterized by little contrast between thick and thin strokes Compare modern

Example Sentences

May looked along at the dimpled grace, And then at the saint-like, fair old face, “How funny!”

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Say that you want to grasp all—that you are tired of me—that you are sick of the old face, and wish to see my back.

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I wish she hadn't asked me; then I wouldn't have had to say 'No,' and see her beautiful old face lose all its lovely brightness.

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Jacinth, in spite of her aunt's repressing presence, could not help stooping down and gently kissing the soft old face.

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But there was no sign of irritation in the quiet old face—only of thought, deep thought.

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