Etymology

linotype

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Today it means: A form of typesetting machine in which a complete line of characters is set at once. Full definition →

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linotype · noun, verb1

Genericized trademark; presumably from line + -o- + type.

Linotype · noun, verb2

Genericized trademark; see linotype for more.

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