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linotype

The English word “linotype” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A form of typesetting machine in which a complete line of characters is set at once.
  2. The slug produced by such a machine, or matter composed in such lines.

verb

  1. To prepare (printed matter) using a linotype machine.

Etymology

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

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