diff --git a/print/memoir/pkg/DESCR b/print/memoir/pkg/DESCR
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 Memoir is a flexible class for typesetting general fiction,
 non-fiction and mathematical works as books, reports, articles or
-manuscripts. Documents can use 9pt, 10pt, 11pt, 12pt, 14pt or 17ptas
+manuscripts. Documents can use 9pt, 10pt, 11pt, 12pt, 14pt or 17pt as
 the normal font size. Many methods are provided to let you create your
 particular design.