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Thursday, June 1, 2023
Majuscule
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Majuscule
noun 1. Large lettering, either capital or uncial, in which all the letters are the same height.

2. A large letter.
EXAMPLE SENTENCES
"The cafe's outside sign used majuscule to advertise the daily specials."
"It was difficult to read her handwriting, because she avoided all use of majuscule."
"Each chapter began with a red letter in majuscule."
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French, early 18th century
Why This Word?
When print shops used individual metal type to produce newspapers, pamphlets, and books, the different sizes and styles of letters were kept in separate cases. ...
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