Lexica → Phrase → upper case
| Letter | U |
|---|---|
| Letter name | u |
| Pronounciation | /juː/ |
| Phrase: | upper case |
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| Century: | 18th |
| DA Name: | upper case |
| Era: | C.E. |
| Origin: | Original |
| Type: | Official |
| Source Language: | English |
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Definition: | From 18th Century English printing/typographical terminology meaning "larger characters" as stored by printers in small drawers called type cases for letterpress printing. According to ROMAN LAW since the 18th Century, the correct legal term is MAJUSCULE. |
