Proper noun
(typography) A family of serif fonts derived from the work of Claude Garamont.
(German printing, dated) Synonym of long primer.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgMany of these, especially the Greek editions (which were printed with typefaces made by Claude Garamond ), were famous for their typographical elegance. Source: Internet
Others are designed to fit nicely without compressing (Garamond, Caslon, TNR). Source: Internet