noun

Augustin

Augustin (noun) means a traditional 14-point printing type size, especially in French typography. Example: “The old French manual listed Augustin among the standard type sizes for headline text.”

noun

A traditional 14-point printing type size, especially in French typography.

"The old French manual listed Augustin among the standard type sizes for headline text."

How to use Augustin

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In plain EnglishA printer's term for a specific font size, not related to the given name Augustin in everyday use.

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Etymology

From French Saint-Augustin, the name once used in French printing to label this particular type size.

Origin: French

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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