diff --git a/less/type.less b/less/type.less
index 852f7f32fd..9892d55890 100644
--- a/less/type.less
+++ b/less/type.less
@@ -23,8 +23,6 @@ p {
 // Ex: 14px base font * 85% = about 12px
 small   { font-size: 85%; }
 
-strong  { font-weight: bold; }
-em      { font-style: italic; }
 cite    { font-style: normal; }
 
 // Utility classes