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

Ave, Maria.—Hail, Mary.

Badinage.—Light or playful discourse.

Bagatelle.—A trifle.

Bas bleu.—A blue-stocking; a literary woman.

Basso-continuo.—Thorough bass.

Basso-relievo.—Figures in low relief.

Bateau.—A long light boat.

Beau-idéal.—A model of ideal perfection.

Beau monde.—The fashionable world.

Bel esprit.—A brilliant mind.