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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Character, n. [e.m.E. (16th c.), L. charactēr. Cf. Carectar.] A letter or type for printing. —1575 Misc. Maitl. C. II. 15.
Vnderstanding … that thair is gude characteris and printing irnis already within oure Realme
