Em (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A linear unit (1/6 inch) used in printing.

Classification

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

Synonyms

• Pica
• Pica Em

Hypernyms

• Linear Measure

Meaning ²

A quad with a square body; "since `em quad' is hard to distinguish from `en quad', printers sometimes called it a `mutton quad'".

Classification

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

Synonyms

• Em Quad
• Mutton Quad

Hypernyms

• Square Measure