Augustin
1 synonym for Augustin, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A traditional 14-point printing type size, especially in French typography.
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Etymology
From French Saint-Augustin, the name once used in French printing to label this particular type size.
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What does “Augustin” mean?
The word “Augustin” means a traditional 14-point printing type size, especially in French typography. In plain terms, a printer's term for a specific font size, not related to the given name Augustin in everyday use.
How do you use “Augustin” in a sentence?
Here is “Augustin” used in a sentence: “The old French manual listed Augustin among the standard type sizes for headline text.”
What part of speech is “Augustin”?
“Augustin” is a noun.
Where does the word “Augustin” come from?
The word “Augustin” comes from French. From French Saint-Augustin, the name once used in French printing to label this particular type size.
