ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
1.
a. : the process of printing direct from an inked raised surface upon which the paper is impressed — called also printing, relief printing, typographical printing ; compare electronography , intaglio , planography , stencil
b. : work done by this process
c. : a machine for letterpress printing
2. : copying press
3. chiefly Britain : reading matter as distinct from pictorial illustrations : text
lively pencil sketches … dodge in and out among the letterpress — Manchester Guardian Weekly