Definitions for: Black Letter

[n] a heavy typeface in use from 15th to 18th centuries

Webster (1913) Definition: Black" let`ter
The old English or Gothic letter, in which the Early English
manuscripts were written, and the first English books were
printed. It was conspicuous for its blackness. See Type.

Black"-let`ter, a.
1. Written or printed in black letter; as, a black-letter
manuscript or book.

2. Given to the study of books in black letter; that is, of
old books; out of date.

Kemble, a black-letter man! --J. Boaden.

3. Of or pertaining to the days in the calendar not marked
with red letters as saints' days. Hence: Unlucky;
inauspicious.

Synonyms: Gothic

See Also: face, font, fount, typeface

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