Fraktur
- noun
- /ˈfræktər/
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Fraktur
- The book was printed in Fraktur, making it hard to read for those unfamiliar with this decorative typeface.
- Fraktur artist
So anyway, I could read Fraktur and so I get this volume of Hegel's Phenomenology in my hands, which is in the frock tour.
- So anyway, I could read Fraktur and so I get this volume of Hegel's Phenomenology in my hands, which is in the frock tour.
Examples
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Though now associated with Germany, where the Gothic Fraktur was common until the Second World War, it was used throughout Europe during the late Middle Ages.
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The thirtyish Austrian produced an identity card bearing the name HITLER in large red letters of Fraktur typescript.
Fiction book (1999) -
In the museum, visitors admired an ancient manuscript that showcased intricate designs in Fraktur lettering.
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Many historical documents from Germany feature Fraktur as a stylish font that reflects the artistry of the time.
Synonyms
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A heavy old-style print with thick sharp letters used in early books
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A heavy dark printed letter style used in old European books
How Ornate
Surface Forms
Etymology
Fraktur names the old German style of printed letters that look 'broken' or split, which many people find hard to read today. The word comes from Latin fractus 'broken', the same root as English fracture, so the name literally describes the sharp, 'broken' shapes of the letters.