About The Word Em-

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Em-

Em- Meaning & Definition
Em- Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Em-?

[n] a linear unit (1/6 inch) used in printing
[n] the square of a body of any size of type

Synonyms | Synonyms for Em-: mut | mutton | pica | pica em

Related Terms | Find terms related to Em-:

See Also | area unit | en | in | inch | linear unit | nut | point | square measure

Em- In Webster's Dictionary

\'Em\ An obsolete or colloquial contraction of the old form hem, them. --Addison.
\Em\, n. (Print.) The portion of a line formerly occupied by the letter m, then a square type, used as a unit by which to measure the amount of printed matter on a page; the square of the body of a type.
\Em-\ A prefix. See {En-}.

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