Ceriphs

/ˈsɛrɪfs/ noun

Definition

Plural of ceriph; multiple instances of the small decorative lines at the ends of letters in typefaces.

Etymology

Simple plural of ceriph, adding the English -s suffix to the variant spelling of serif.

Kelly Says

If you're reading this in Times New Roman, you're looking at serifs (or ceriphs)—they were originally designed to help lead the eye across lines of text in printed books!

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