| majuscule |
| Definition: An upper-case letter. |
| Example: The character A is a majuscule, whereas the character a is a minuscule. |
| Etymology: The word derives from the Latin majuscula littera, a slightly greater letter (from the Latin majus, greater). |
| Oxford English Dictionary: Its first citation is from 1727–41: "Printers distinguish their letters into capital, majuscule, initial or upper-case letters … and minuscule, small, or under-case letters." (Chambers Cycl. s.v. Letter) |