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Baseline
the writing line, i.e., the line on which the minims, the ascenders, and the majuscules are written
Bifolia
double sheets of parchment/vellum
Bilinear script
script composed of uppercase letters
synonym(s): Majuscule
Biting
the convergence or joining of two letters (often, de, po, etc.)
synonym(s): Fusion, Juncture
Bounding lines
marginal lines that aid in line justification and text division
synonym(s): Ruling
Bow
curved stroke in a letter, e.g. b or o
Bartholomew on Perverse Angels
Byname
a well-known manuscript's familiar name (or nickname)
