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lightface


light·face

noun \ˈlīt-ˌfās\

Definition of LIGHTFACE

: a typeface having comparatively light thin lines; also : printing in lightface
light·faced \-ˌfāst\ adjective

First Known Use of LIGHTFACE

circa 1871

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