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Originally U.S. The title, motto, or similar device, of a newspaper or journal, printed in a conspicuous place, usually at the top of the first page…
North American. The printed masthead of a newspaper or periodical.
A statement of the name, ownership, etc., of a publication, or of its name alone, as printed on the editorial page or the front page.