Black-letter


Black´-let`ter


a.1.Written or printed in black letter; as, a black-letter manuscript or book.
2.Given to the study of books in black letter; that is, of old books; out of date.Kemble, a black-letter man!- J. Boaden.
3.Of or pertaining to the days in the calendar not marked with red letters as saints' days; - compare red-letter.