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Lithotype

(n.) A kind of stereotype plate made by lithotypy; also, that which in printed from it. See Lithotypy.
(v. t.) To prepare for printing with plates made by the process of lithotypy. See Lithotypy.
(n.) An etched stone surface for printing, having the design in relief; also, the process of printing from such a surface, or that which is printed from it.
(n.) A machine, with a keyboard like that of a typewriter, for making a lithographic transfer sheet. It produces a perforated strip of paper which controls the printing.