The American Printer: A Manual of Typography / Containing practical directions for managing all departments of a printing office, as well as complete instructions for apprentices; with several useful tables, numerous schemes for imposing forms in every variety, hints to authors, etc.

by Thomas MacKellar

Ante meridiem.—Before noon.

Aperçu.—A brief sketch of any subject.

Appogiatura.—A note in a smaller character than the regular notes of the piece. (Music.)

Apropos (Fr. à propos.)—To the purpose.

Aqua vitæ.—Water of life; brandy.

Arbiter elegantiarum.—Master of ceremonies; an umpire in matters of taste.

Arcana imperii.—State secrets.

Arcanum.—A secret.

Argumentum ad crumenam.—An argument to the purse.

Argumentum ad fidem.—An appeal to faith.