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Em
The unit of measure in printing. The standard is a pica M; and
the width of a line is measured by the number of such M's that would
stand side by side in the “stick.” This dictionary is in double
columns, each column equals 11 pica M's in width, and one M is allowed
for the space between. Some work is made up to 10 1/2, 20 1/2, etc.,
ems; and for the half-em printers employ the letter N, which is in
width half a letter M. As no letter is wider than the M, and all
narrower letters are fractions of it, this letter forms a very
convenient standard for printing purposes.
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