Versal
- A large, decorative capital letter used at the beginning of a section of text, often found in manuscripts and early printed books. nounThe manuscript was adorned with a beautifully illuminated versal at the start of each chapter.In medieval texts, the versal often served as a focal point to draw the reader's attention.
- Related to or characteristic of a versal letter, often referring to the style or use of such letters. adjectiveThe artist specialized in creating versal designs for illuminated manuscripts.Her calligraphy skills were evident in the intricate versal letters she crafted.