LOWERCASE
\lˈə͡ʊəkˌe͡ɪs], \lˈəʊəkˌeɪs], \l_ˈəʊ_ə_k_ˌeɪ_s]\
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relating to small (not capitalized) letters that were kept in the lower half of a compositor's type case; "lowercase letters; a and b and c etc"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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relating to small (not capitalized) letters that were kept in the lower half of a compositor's case; "lowercase letters; a and b and c etc"
By Princeton University
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Alphabet's uncapitalized letters. Found in printing establishments that utilize handset foundry type, it is generally stored in the lower part of a type-composer's job case. This is the source of its name. Stored in the upper section of the case are the uppercase, capital letters.
By Henry Campbell Black
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