| 1. | Louis, c1540–1617, Dutch printer: founder of a printing firm at Leyden (1591?) that was operated by his descendants through the 18th century. |
| 2. | a book produced by this printing house. |
| 3. | a style of printing type with firm hairlines and stubby serifs. |
| 4. | of or pertaining to the Elzevir family or the books it published. |
| 5. | indicating the type originated by this family. |