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lightface

noun light·face \ˈlīt-ˌfās\

Definition of LIGHTFACE

:  a typeface having comparatively light thin lines; also :  printing in lightface
light·faced \-ˌfāst\ adjective
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First Known Use of LIGHTFACE

circa 1871
LIGHTFACE Defined for Kids

lightface

noun light·face \ˈlīt-ˌfās\

Definition of LIGHTFACE for Kids

:  a type having thin lines

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