Body—The piece of metal upon which the face is cast. ([7], [8], [13])
Body Size—The size of a type considered from top to bottom of the letter. ([13])
Body Type—The kinds of type, mostly roman faces, used for plain composition in paragraphs or pages of one face; text letter.
Borders—Characters cast in type, which may be adjustable in many ways, as for marginal lines, panels, and other decorative uses. ([15])
Bourgeois—An old size of type, about 9-point.
Brass Type—For stamping book covers, etc. Ordinary type-metal cannot endure the heat which must be applied for stamping gold leaf, or printing on hard, rough surfaces. Brass types are more expensive as well as more durable.
Brevier—An old size of type nearly equal to 8-point. ([15])
Canon—An old size of type approximately 48-point. ([15])
Cap.—Abbreviation for capital letter; s.c. or sm.cap., small capital.
Copper-faced Type—New type coated by electric action, depositing a thin film of copper, to make it more durable.