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English
Etymology
From a trade name, presumably line + -o- + type.
Noun
linotype (plural linotypes)
- A form of typesetting machine in which a complete line of characters is set at once.
- The slug produced by such a machine, or matter composed in such lines.
Translations
Verb
linotype (third-person singular simple present linotypes, present participle linotyping, simple past and past participle linotyped)
- To prepare (printed matter) using a linotype machine.
French
Pronunciation
Noun
linotype f (plural linotypes)
- linotype
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