upper case

noun

, Printing.

upper case

the top half of a compositor's type case in which capital letters, reference marks, and accents are kept

of or relating to capital letters kept in this case and used in the setting or production of printed or typed matter

First recorded in 1675–85

Letters that are accented in the lower case are typically not accented in the upper case.

The stand or cabinet may be placed close against a wall or other frame, as the upper case does not overhang at the back.

And remember Journal stylestreet gets lower case, Avenue, upper case.

A little platform is put on the upper case, which projects beyond it all round.

The "upper case" contains capitals; the "lower case," small letters.

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