2. To publish a book or an article.

From the moment he prints, he must except to hear no more truth.

Pope.

Print, n. [See Print, v., Imprint, n.] 1. A mark made by impression; a

line, character, figure, or indentation, made by the pressure of one

thing on another; as, the print of teeth or nails in flesh; the print

of the foot in sand or snow.

Where print of human feet was never seen.

Dryden.

2. A stamp or die for molding or impressing an ornamental design upon

an object; as, a butter print.

3. That which receives an impression, as from a stamp or mold; as, a

print of butter.

4. Printed letters; the impression taken from type, as to excellence,

form, size, etc.; as, small print; large print; this line is in print.

5. That which is produced by printing. Specifically: (a) An impression

taken from anything, as from an engraved plate. "The prints which we

see of antiquities." Dryden. (b) A printed publication, more especially

a newspaper or other periodical. Addison. (c) A printed cloth; a fabric

figured by stamping, especially calico or cotton cloth. (d) A

photographic copy, or positive picture, on prepared paper, as from a

negative, or from a drawing on transparent paper.

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