Lith"o*type (?), n. 1. An etched stone surface for printing, having the design in relief; also, the process of printing from such a surface, or that which is printed from it.

2. A machine, with a keyboard like that of a typewriter, for making a lithographic transfer sheet. It produces a perforated strip of paper which controls the printing.

Lith"o*type (?), n. A kind of stereotype plate made by lithotypy; also, that which in printed from it. See Lithotypy.

Lith"o*type, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Lithotyped (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Lithotyping (?).] To prepare for printing with plates made by the process of lithotypy. See Lithotypy.

Lith"o*type (?), n. 1. An etched stone surface for printing, having the design in relief; also, the process of printing from such a surface, or that which is printed from it.

2. A machine, with a keyboard like that of a typewriter, for making a lithographic transfer sheet. It produces a perforated strip of paper which controls the printing.