uncial

English

/ˈʌn.si.əl/

adj
Definitions
  • (rare) Of or relating to an ounce, or an inch, especially to letters printed an inch high.

Etymology

Derived from Latin uncia (twelfth part, ounce, one-twelfth part, 1 12 part, inch, a twelth, a twelfth part).

Origin

Latin

uncia

Gloss

twelfth part, ounce, one-twelfth part, 1 12 part, inch, a twelth, a twelfth part

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