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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.

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  1. 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.
  2. n. a heavy typeface in use from 15th to 18th centuries
  3. 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.
  4. The old English or Gothic letter, in which the Early Englishmanuscripts were written, and the first English books were printed.It was conspicuous for its blackness. See Type.