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More than 5000 entries on the history, culture and life of Britain (published in 1993 by Macmillan, now out of print)
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copperplate
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Flowing style of handwriting, with elongated loops, based on the lettering of copperplate engravings. Popularized by George Bickham's Universal Penman (1733–41), in which the examples of writing were engraved, it was taught to children in Britain until the mid-20C.
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