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1. | [ noun ] the solar calendar introduced in Rome in 46 b.c. by Julius Caesar and slightly modified by Augustus, establishing the 12-month year of 365 days with each 4th year having 366 days and the months having 31 or 30 days except for February | |
Synonyms: | old_style_calendar Julian_calendar | |
Related terms: | solar_calendar | |
2. | [ noun ] (printing) a typeface (based on an 18th century design) distinguished by irregularity and slanted ascender serifs and little contrast between light and heavy strokes | |
Synonyms: | old_style_font | |
Related terms: | modern proportional_font | |
Similar spelling: |
old_stager old_sledge oldster old_salt Old_South oldest old_school |