[OpenFontLibrary] Terminology

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>He and I have been discussing this for at  least 2 years, and it seems
>we are unlikely to resolve this difference.  We both agree that "libre"
>solves both our problems, and although it  introduces problems of its
>own - it is not a native English word, and so  the meaning must be
>explained to most people - we are happy to focus on  that term as a
>compromise.
>
>Another alternative is to refer  to our fonts as "FLOSS fonts" instead
>of "libre fonts."

Perhaps  the closest english word is "liberty"? Font Liberty.


lib·er·ty  (lĭb'ər-tē)  
n.   pl. lib·er·ties 
    1.      1.  The  condition of being free from restriction or control. 
    2.  The  right and power to act, believe, or express oneself in a 
manner of  one's own choosing. 
    3.  The  condition of being physically and legally free from 
confinement,  servitude, or forced labor. See Synonyms at _freedom_ 
(aoldb://mail/browse/freedom) . 
    4.  A  breach or overstepping of propriety or social convention. Often 
used  in the plural. 
    5.  A  statement, attitude, or action not warranted by conditions or  
actualities: a  historical novel that takes liberties with chronology. 
    6.  An  unwarranted risk; a chance: took  foolish liberties on the ski 
slopes.
    2.  Freedom  from unjust or undue governmental control. 
    3.  A  right or immunity to engage in certain actions without control 
or  interference: the  liberties protected by the Bill of Rights. 
    4.      1.  A  breach or overstepping of propriety or social 
convention. Often used  in the plural. 
    2.  A  statement, attitude, or action not warranted by conditions or  
actualities: a  historical novel that takes liberties with chronology. 
    3.  An  unwarranted risk; a chance: took  foolish liberties on the ski 
slopes.
    5.  A  period, usually short, during which a sailor is authorized to go 
 ashore.
   The  American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth 
Edition.  Houghton Mifflin Company, 
2004._http://dictionary1.classic.reference.com/browse/Liberty_ (http://dictionary1.classic.reference.com/browse/Liberty)  
(accessed: May 13,  2009).


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