Aldus

/ˈæl.dəs/ noun

Referring to Aldus Manutius, the famous Renaissance printer and publisher who revolutionized book production with italic type and standardized punctuation.

From the Latin name Aldus (Aldo Manuzio in Italian, 1450-1515). He became so influential that his name became synonymous with high-quality printing and book design during the Renaissance.

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