Aldine

American  

[awl-dahyn, -deen] / ˈɔl daɪn, -din /

adjective

1. of or from the press of Aldus Manutius and his family in Venice, c1490–1597, noted for compactly printed editions of the classics.

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noun

1. an Aldine or other early edition.

2. any of several styles of printing types modeled on those designed by Aldus, especially italic.

Aldine British  

/ -diːn, ˈɔːldaɪn /

adjective

1. relating to Aldus Manutius (1450–1515), Italian printer, or to his editions of the classics

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noun

1. a book printed by the Aldine press

2. any of the several typefaces designed by Aldus Manutius

Etymology

Origin of Aldine

First recorded in 1795–1805; from Italian aldino, equivalent to Ald(us Manuzio) + -ino adjective sufffix; see Aldus Manutius, -ine ¹

Example Sentences

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Aldine

Aldine and Adam's five-year-old daughter Ivy is among those currently being helped by the clinic.

From BBC ● Nov. 29, 2023

She was also TxETA’s 2017 Educator of the Year and Aldine ISD Carver High School’s teacher of the year in 2009 and 2014.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 2, 2022

Moore serves as executive director for Social and Emotional Learning and Culture in the Aldine School District.

From Fox News ● Sep. 8, 2021

HFD is responding to a building collapse on Aldine Bender Road.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 19, 2019

Even yet, however, the earlier productions of the Aldine press maintain their former position: perhaps they have even surpassed it, for as specimens of ancient typography they stand unrivalled.

From Book Collecting: A Guide for Amateurs by J. Herbert (John Herbert) Slater