Meaning of OLD STYLE

Pronunciation:			owld stIl
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	Definition:		[n]  a typeface (based on an 18th century design) distinguished by irregularity and slanted ascender serifs and little contrast between light and heavy strokes [n]  the solar calendar introduced in Rome in 46 b.c. by Julius Caesar and slightly modified by Augustus, establishing the 12-month year of 365 days with each 4th year having 366 days and the months having 31 or 30 days except for February
	Synonyms:		Julian calendar, old style font
	Antonyms:		Bodoni, Bodoni font, modern, modern font
	See Also:		proportional font, solar calendar