Brevier

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006810",
  "term": "Brevier",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A historical type size in printing, specifically referring to a body of type approximately 8 points in height. This size was commonly used for setting small text, such as footnotes, marginal notes, or prayer books. Its name originates from the Latin 'breviarium', reflecting its use in religious texts requiring compact lettering.",
  "synonyms": [
    "small text",
    "petit"
  ],
  "subject": "Industrial printing",
  "see_also": [
    "small text"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Brevier",
    "es": "brevier",
    "fr": "bréviaire"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/brevier/"
}