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Elzevir
UK
/ˈɛlzəvɪə/
US
/ˈɛlzəvɪr/
Translation of "elzevir" into Russian
Elzevir
Noun
UK
/ˈɛlzəvɪə/
US
/ˈɛlzəvɪr/
Elzevir
Elzevirs pl
The library has a rare collection of Elzevir editions.
В библиотеке есть редкая коллекция изданий эльзевира.
Definitions
Elzevir
Noun
UK
/ˈɛlzəvɪə/
US
/ˈɛlzəvɪr/
A type of typeface or font style that is characterized by its small, compact, and elegant design, originally used by the Elzevir family of printers in the 17th century.
The book was printed in an Elzevir typeface, giving it a classic and sophisticated appearance.
A book or publication printed by the Elzevir family, known for their high-quality and scholarly works during the 17th century.
The library's rare collection includes an Elzevir from 1650, which is highly valued by collectors.
Elzevir
Adjective
UK
/ˈɛlzəvɪə/
US
/ˈɛlzəvɪr/
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the Elzevir family of printers or their distinctive style of typefaces and books.
The catalogue was printed in an Elzevir style typeface.
Elzevir
Proper noun
UK
/ˈɛlzəvɪə/
US
/ˈɛlzəvɪr/
A member of the Dutch Elzevir family of printers and publishers active in the 16th–18th centuries.
Louis Elzevir was the founder of the celebrated Elzevir printing house.