Caxton
noun
William, 1422?–91, English printer, translator, and author: established first printing press in England 1476.
Caxtonian
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a word derived from
Caxton.
Example Sentences
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A cropt and soiled copy; whereas copies of this Caxtonian production are usually in a clean and sound condition.
From A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume Two by Dibdin, Thomas Frognall
This is doubtless the most desirable Caxtonian volume in the collection.
From A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume Three by Dibdin, Thomas Frognall
—What say you to this specimen of Caxtonian eloquence?
From Bibliomania; or Book-Madness A Bibliographical Romance by Dibdin, Thomas Frognall
When he entered the composing-room he was invariably received with a cheer by the men, whom he called "my Caxtonian Bees."
From The History of "Punch" by Spielmann, M. H. (Marion Harry)
