BREVIER, a printing type ("8 point"), smaller than bour • geois and larger than minion, which derives its name from its original use in breviaries. The following passage is set in brevier type: William Caxton, the first English printer, was born in the Weald of Kent, perhaps at Tenterden. The name, which was apparently pro nounced Cauxton, is identical with Causton, the name of a manor in the parish of Hadlow.
In France, brevier type is called petit texte. (See PRINTING TYPE.)