Lith"o*type (?), n.
A kind of stereotype plate made by lithotypy; also, that which in printed from it. See Lithotypy.
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Lith"o*type, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Lithotyped (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Lithotyping (?).]
To prepare for printing with plates made by the process of lithotypy. See Lithotypy.
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Lith"o*type (?), n.
1.
An etched stone surface for printing, having the design in relief; also, the process of printing from such a surface, or that which is printed from it.
2.
A machine, with a keyboard like that of a typewriter, for making a lithographic transfer sheet. It produces a perforated strip of paper which controls the printing.
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