CASE, in printing, a large flat oblong frame, placed aslope, divided into several compartments or little square cells; in each of which are lodged a number of types or letters of the same kind, whence the compositor takes them out, each as he needs it, to compose his matter. See PRINTING.
CASE is also used for a certain numerous quantity of divers things. Thus a case of crown glass contains usually 24 tables, each table being nearly circular, and about three feet six inches diameter; of Newcastle glass, 35 tables; of Normandy glass, 25.