Baskerville

[bas-ker-vil]

noun

1. John, 1706–75, English typographer and manufacturer of lacquered ware.

2. a style of type.

Baskerville

/ ˈbæskəˌvɪl /

noun

1. a style of type

Word History and Origins

Origin of Baskerville¹

C18: named after John Baskerville (1706–1775), English printer

Example Sentences

They also refused comment on why Jodi Baskerville, who became the franchise’s first Black executive producer in 2021 after the racism scandal that upended James’ season, departed during Tran’s season.

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For South Pasadena coach Ernest Baskerville, from morning to night, he turned his tournament into a way of helping families who lost homes in the devastating Eaton fire.

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Baskerville also organized a sign-up sheet asking for volunteers to adopt families.

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“I’m not an original Pasadena resident, but I’ve been here 16 years now,” Baskerville said.

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Executive producer Jodi Baskerville was elevated in the wake of Matt James’ disastrous season.

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