Garamond
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A French person who designed letters for printing in the 1500s
- proper noun
- /ˈɡɛrəmənd/
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Garamond
- The book was printed in Garamond, a typeface known for its readability and elegance.
Examples
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Take Garamond, for example.
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Blah Blah Blah Test: Garamond blah, Times blah.
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Many designers prefer Garamond for its classic style in both print and digital formats.
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When creating invitations, she chose Garamond for its sophisticated appearance.
Surface Forms
Garamond main
Etymology
Garamond is the name of Claude Garamond, a French maker of metal letters in the 1500s who became famous for his beautiful letter shapes. So when you read about Garamond in history, it means that early and important type designer.