Elzevir

American  

[el-zuh-veer, -ver, -suh-] / ˈɛl zəˌvɪər, -vər, -sə- /

Or Elsevier,

noun

1. Louis, c1540–1617, Dutch printer: founder of a printing firm at Leyden (1591?) that was operated by his descendants through the 18th century.

2. a book produced by this printing house.

3. a style of printing type with firm hairlines and stubby serifs.

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adjective

1. of or relating to the Elzevir family or the books it published.

2. indicating the type originated by this family.

Other Word Forms

• Elzevirian adjective

Example Sentences

“I come to the July 1 protests every year, but this time I came in particular because of the extradition bill,” said Elzevir Young, 59.

From Reuters

Somewhat similar to Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Kidnapped,” “Moonfleet” is set in the 18th century and recounts the adventures of young John Trenchard after he teams up with the daring smuggler Elzevir Block.

From Washington Post

None could with him in anecdotes confer; A perfect annal-book, in Elzevir.

From Project Gutenberg

Speak of the moderns without contempt, and of the ancients without idolatry; judge them all by their merits, but not by their ages; and if you happen to have an Elzevir classic in your pocket, neither show it nor mention it.

From Project Gutenberg

M. Pieters’s book contains quite new data obtained from authentic sources; to which he has added a list of all the works issued from the Elzevir presses, followed by one of those which have been erroneously attributed to them, and another of such as are the continuation of works published at that celebrated establishment.

From Project Gutenberg