So, you seem to have forgotten something of great importance Lan; me! *Huddles in a corner and cries*
Kidding aside, here comes my modest contribution for the day. I had a better word in mind, but I have forgotten it (as usual).
Serif (it should be pronounced as it is written. Hopefully)
Noun
A fine line finishing off the main strokes of a letter (as the top and bottom of M). (Definition shamelessly "inspirated" by dictionary.com)