An ornately decorated letter used as an initial or drop cap at the beginning of a word, a chapter, or a paragraph that is larger than the rest of the text. The word is derived from the Latin initialis, which means standing at the beginning. An initial is often several lines in height and in older books or manuscripts, sometimes ornately decorated.

An ornately decorated letter used as an initial or drop cap at the beginning of a word, a chapter, or a paragraph that is larger than the rest of the text. The word is derived from the Latin initialis, which means standing at the beginning. An initial is often several lines in height and in older books or manuscripts, sometimes ornately decorated. Stock Photo
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2090 x 2881 px | 17.7 x 24.4 cm | 7 x 9.6 inches | 300dpi

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2 November 2020

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