typewriter

[ tahyp-rahy-ter ]

/ ˈtaɪpˌraɪ tər /

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noun

a machine for writing mechanically in letters and characters like those produced by printers' types.

Printing. a type style that gives the appearance of typewritten copy.

Older Use. a typist.

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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?

First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.

First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.

First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.

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Origin of typewriter

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70; type + writer

Words nearby typewriter

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British Dictionary definitions for typewriter

typewriter

/ (ˈtaɪpˌraɪtə) /

noun

a keyboard machine for writing mechanically in characters resembling print. It may be operated entirely by hand (manual typewriter) or be powered by electricity (electric typewriter)

printing a style of type resembling typescript

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