varitype

1 of 2

noun

var·​i·​type
ˈverēˌtīp,
ˈva(a)r-,
ˈvār-,
-rə̇ˌ-
1
: a VariTyper machine
2
: the process of composing text matter by means of a VariTyper machine

varitype

2 of 2

verb

"

transitive verb

: to set by varitype

intransitive verb

: to operate a VariTyper machine

Word History

Etymology

Noun

back-formation from VariTyper

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“Varitype.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/varitype. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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