em quad en · NOUN
Etymology
Attested in 1841. From 1808 em quadrat, from 1683 m quadrat, from m + quadrat, a metal type, which is as wide as the point size of the font. The origin of the letter m is unclear; perhaps because the type body of the letter M was approximately square during the early days of typesetting, and to contrast it with the n quadrat, the letter n being approximately half as wide.
Meanings
- A quad which has a fixed width of 1 em.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| em quads | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Synonyms
em quadrat · m quadrat · mutton quad · quad