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| − | '''Old-style''' | + | '''Old-style''' refers to a [[type face]] which has uniform thicknesses, slanted [[serifs]], and irregular letters.<ref name="dictionary">[http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/old-style Old-style], Dictionary.com</ref><ref>[http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/old-style Old-style], [[Merriam-Webster]]</ref> It is also sometimes written ''oldstyle'' or ''old style''. |
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| + | '''Old Style''' (with a capital ''O'' and ''S'') refers to a [[time reckoning|time reckoned]] using the [[Julian calendar]].<ref name="ref" /> | ||
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| + | '''Old-style''' can also mean literally an outdated model or manner. For example, "people don't use the ''old-style'' rotary telephones anymore." | ||
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Revision as of 15:55, September 30, 2008
Old-style refers to a type face which has uniform thicknesses, slanted serifs, and irregular letters.[1][2] It is also sometimes written oldstyle or old style.
Old Style (with a capital O and S) refers to a time reckoned using the Julian calendar.[3]
Old-style can also mean literally an outdated model or manner. For example, "people don't use the old-style rotary telephones anymore."