Factotum

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002150",
  "term": "Factotum",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A decorative initial letter, often large and elaborate, that contains an empty space within its design to allow for the insertion of a smaller, plain letter. This design element was popular in early printed books to combine decorative flair with textual clarity. It provides a framework for a standard character.",
  "subject": "Industrial printing",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Faktotum",
    "es": "factótum",
    "fr": "factotum"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/factotum/"
}