unbold

English

verb
Definitions
  • (typography) To change (text) from a bold typeface to a non-bolded typeface.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English unbolde inherited from Old English unbeald (unbold, irresolute, unconfident) inherited from Proto-Germanic *unbalþaz (unbold) pre from English bold.

Origin

English

bold

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