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Definition of Picas
1. pica [n] - See also: pica
Lexicographical Neighbors of Picas
Literary usage of Picas
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Monotype System: A Book for Owners & Operators of Monotypes by Lanston Monotype Machine Company (1912)
"EXAMPLE: Find the allowance in eight and one-half set for a cut twelve picas and
three points wide. The "Pica Table" shows that in eight and one-half set ..."
2. Chambers's Encyclopædia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge for the People (1878)
"... the GREAT BLACK W. (picas or Dryocopus parasitic plants. The principle in all
has been the Only four species are found in Britain, and one of action, ..."
3. Textbook of Printing Occupations by Clifford Wilson Hague (1922)
"Set body matter sixteen picas wide. 2. Set names of cities six picas wide. 3.
... Allow three picas at left of body and seven picas margin at right. 7. ..."
4. Lawyers' Reports Annotated by Lawyers Co-operative Publishing Company (1901)
"The circuit court, on error prosecuted there, reversed the judgment and order of
the common picas, and the object of the proceeding in error here is to ..."
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