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Definition or meaning of the English word Black-letter
The old English or Gothic letter; in which the Early English manuscripts were written; and the first English books were printed. It was conspicuous for its blackness. See Type. (). Given to the study of books in black letter; that is; of old books; out of date. (a.). Written or printed in black letter; as; a black-letter manuscript or book. (a.). Of or pertaining to the days in the calendar not marked with red letters as saints' days. Hence: Unlucky; inauspicious. (a.). |
