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Old style

Old style Meaning & Definition
Old style Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Old style?

[n] a typeface (based on an 18th century design) distinguished by irregularity and slanted ascender serifs and little contrast between light and heavy strokes
[n] the solar calendar introduced in Rome in 46 b.c. by Julius Caesar and slightly modified by Augustus, establishing the 12-month year of 365 days with each 4th year having 366 days and the months having 31 or 30 days except for February

Synonyms | Synonyms for Old style: Julian calendar | old style font

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See Also | proportional font | solar calendar

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