Word fact of the day (with apologies to those who knew it already): the terms 'upper case' and 'lower case' began with the two type cases or trays that were used in the printing trade to hold the movable type. Each was positioned on an angled stand, and the case containing the capital letters was higher and further away from the compositor.
@susie_dent That’s because in those days capital letters WERE USED LESS. Oh. Soz.
@susie_dent Hi,Susie,My company supplied printers,in the 1980s the type cases were being broken up and dumped,I got a couple for free ,they were beautifully made out of mahogany by skilled cabinet makers and I used them in my warehouse,until I retired,I learnt later they were burnt. 🤷🏻♂️🤬
@susie_dent This could segue into an explanation of majuscule and minuscule letters.
@susie_dent To be more exact, it is a 'phrase fact' Pendantry, I have just discovered, can be an annoying hobby. But keep on posting, Suzie!
@susie_dent I used those cases when I was an apprentice compositor. Then I became a Linotype operator.
@susie_dent My dad was a journalist. He once took me to the newspaper offices so I could see the paper being prepared and 'put to bed'. Fascinating to watch the 'comp' laying out a story.
@susie_dent Didn't know it. Delighted that I now do. 🙌🏽
@susie_dent Knew this because my great, great grandad was a compositor and I got into the printing trade.... 🙂
@susie_dent And if I am remembering correctly, everything was set backwards ( the word Yes! would be set “!seY”) because it would appear correct “right-reading” when the newsprint was pressed against it. Wild, eh?