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Majuscule

Ma-jus′cule

,
Noun.
[Cf. F.
majuscule
. See
Majusculae
.]
A capital letter; especially, one used in ancient manuscripts. See
Majusculae
.
Majuscule writing
,
writing composed wholly of capital letters, especially the style which prevailed in Europe from the third to the sixth century.

Definition 2024


majuscule

majuscule

English

Noun

majuscule (plural majuscules)

  1. A capital letter, especially one used in ancient manuscripts.

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French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ma.ʒy.skyl/

Noun

majuscule f (plural majuscules)

  1. capital letter (uppercase letter)

Latin

Adjective

mājuscule

  1. vocative masculine singular of mājusculus