foul case

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Scope note
In the context of typesetting by hand, the condition of the pieces of type having been sorted into the wrong compartments of the case and any errors appearing in the resulting printing due to this condition. Signs of foul case typically include letters of the wrong size or wrong font, or spelling errors.
foul case
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024