long primer
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of long primer
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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F. bourgeois of the middle class; hence applied to an intermediate size of type between brevier and long primer: cf.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Noah Webster
All they worry about is whether he is worth double-column headings, a long primer intro., and a line across the page.
From Our Elizabeth A Humour Novel by Florence A. (Florence Antoinette) Kilpatrick
This Miscellany will be comprised in two sheets, or thirty-two pages, closely printed in 8vo; the type, long primer.
From Biographia Epistolaris, Volume 1. by A. Turnbull
A size of type between long primer and brevier.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Noah Webster
In many printing offices the type is known as 6-point, 8-point, 10-point, etc., instead of as nonpareil, brevier, long primer, etc.
From Up To Date Business Home Study Circle Library Series (Volume II.) by Seymour Eaton
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