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Definition of Capitals
1. capital [n] - See also: capital
Lexicographical Neighbors of Capitals
Literary usage of Capitals
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Gothic Architecture in England: An Analysis of the Origin & Development of by Francis Bond (1906)
"This is well seen in the capitals of Lincoln choir; and earlier still, ...
From an artistic point of view, capitals are valuable in two ways. ..."
2. Lombard Architecture by Arthur Kingsley Porter (1917)
"1140) we find capitals sculptured with equal skill. It was only rarely, however,
... 1110 the acanthus leaves of ancient capitals were recarved. ..."
3. The Practice of Typography: Correct Composition, a Treatise on Spelling by Theodore Low De Vinne (1902)
"For purposes of emphasis or display the small capitals have been rated as ...
In regular fonts the small capitals are no taller than the round letters of ..."
4. The Institutes of English Grammar: Methodically Arranged, with Forms for by Goold Brown (1857)
"Small letters constitute the body of every work ; and capitals are used for the
sake of eminence and distinction. BULES FOB THE USE OF capitals. ..."
5. An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations by Adam ( Smith, Joseph Shield Nicholson (1895)
"V. OF THE DIFFERENT EMPLOYMENTS OF capitals. THOUGH all capitals are destined
for the main. tenance of productive lahour only, yet the quantity of that ..."
6. A History of Architectural Development by Frederick Moore Simpson (1913)
"At S. Sophia, it only occurs over some of the subordinate capitals, ...
Many Byzantine capitals are free renderings of antique Corinthian ones; ..."
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