v. [f. STEREO- + MOULD v., after stereotype: cf. STEREO1.] trans. To stereotype by casting in a mould. So Stereomould sb., ‘a mould used in stereotyping’ (Cent. Dict., 1891).
1857. G. & E. Scheutz (title), Specimens of Tables, Calculated, Stereomoulded and Printed by Machinery. Ibid., Pref. p. xvi. By turning the handle … the whole table required is calculated and stereomoulded in the lead. By this expression is meant that the strip of lead is made into a beautiful stereotype mould.
