- Linotype (n.)
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[Linotype 词源字典] - 1886, American English, trademark name (Mergenthaler Linotype Co.), from line o' type, for a composing machine invented by Ottmar Mergenthaler (1854-1899) in widespread use in newspaper production early 20c.[Linotype etymology, Linotype origin, 英语词源]