noun
- Louis,c1540–1617, Dutch printer: founder of a printing firm at Leyden (1591?) that was operated by his descendants through the 18th century.
- a book produced by this printing house.
- a style of printing type with firm hairlines and stubby serifs.
adjective
- of or relating to the Elzevir family or the books it published.
- indicating the type originated by this family.