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majuscule

ma·jus·cule [ mə jú skyl, májjə skyl ] (plural ma·jus·cules)


noun 
Definition:
 
large printed letter: a large letter used in writing or printing, e.g. a capital letter or any of the large rounded letters uncials used in ancient manuscripts

[Early 18th century. Via French< Latin majuscula (littera) "somewhat larger (letters)" < major (see major)]

ma·jus·cu·lar adjective
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