Definition of small capital
: a letter having the form of but smaller than a capital letter (as in these words)
— called also small cap
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“Small capital.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small%20capital. Accessed 8 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of small capital was in 1755
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