About The Word Em
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Em
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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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