"duocase" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From duo- + case. Etymology templates: {{af|en|duo-|case}} duo- + case Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} duocase (not comparable)
  1. (computing, typography, rare) Supporting or consisting of both uppercase and lowercase letters. Tags: not-comparable, rare Categories (topical): Computing, Typography
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