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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
Rhymes with BOLDFACE
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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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