nonpareille

English

Etymology

(printing): From French nonpareille and German Nonpareille (“6-point type”).

Noun

nonpareille (uncountable)

1. (printing, French and German contexts, dated) Synonym of nonpareil

Adjective

nonpareille (comparative more nonpareille, superlative most nonpareille)

1. Alternative form of nonpareil
   • 2009, Waitrose Food Illustrated, page 47:

     Nonpareille capers, rinsed and drained