MAJUSCULES

Noun

majuscules

plural of majuscule

Source: Wiktionary


MAJUSCULE

Ma*jus"cule, n. Etym: [Cf. F. majuscule. See Majusculæ.]

Definition: A capital letter; especially, one used in ancient manuscripts. See Majusculæ. Majuscule writing, writing composed wholly of capital letters, especially the style which prevailed in Europe from the third to the sixth century.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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5 November 2024

TEMPORIZE

(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”


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