Ceriph

/ˈsɛrɪf/ noun

Definition

An alternative spelling of 'serif,' the small lines or flourishes at the ends of letters in certain typefaces.

Etymology

The term 'serif' itself comes from Dutch schreef (line or stroke). 'Ceriph' is an older or variant spelling, sometimes found in historical typography texts.

Kelly Says

Typography nerds debate serif vs sans-serif like music fans debate analog vs digital—those tiny lines have been a surprisingly big deal in making text readable since printing began!

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