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

L’homme propose, et Dieu dispose.—Man proposes, and God disposes.

Libretto.—A little book or pamphlet.

Licentia vatûm.—A poetical license.

Lingua Franca.—The mixed language spoken by Europeans in the East.

Liqueur.—A cordial.

Lis litem generat.—Strife begets strife.

Lis sub judice.—A case not yet decided.

Lite pendente.—During the trial.

Litera scripta manet.—The written letter remains.

Literati.—Men of letters or learning.