Minuscule writing, a small form of book hand, was employed from the 8th or 9th century C.E. till the middle of the 15th century, when printing by means of movable type began in Europe.
Minuskelkiri, raamatukirja väiketähtvorm, oli kasutusel alates 8. – 9. sajandist kuni 15. sajandi keskpaigani, mil Euroopas hakati trükkima liikuvate trükitüüpide abil.