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boldface

noun bold·face \ˈbōl(d)-ˌfās\

: letters that are printed in thick, dark lines

Full Definition of BOLDFACE

:  a heavy-faced type; also :  printing in boldface
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First Known Use of BOLDFACE

circa 1889
BOLDFACE Defined for Kids

boldface

noun bold·face \ˈbōld-ˌfās\

Definition of BOLDFACE for Kids

:  a heavy black type
bold–faced \-ˌfāst\ adjective

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