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Meaning of octavo
octavo (n)
the size of a book whose pages are made by folding a sheet of paper three times to form eight leaves
octavo (n.)
A book composed of sheets each of which is folded into eight leaves; hence, indicating more or less definitely a size of book so made; -- usually written 8vo or 8
octavo (a.)
Having eight leaves to a sheet; as, an octavo form, book, leaf, size, etc.
octavo Sentence Examples
- The manuscript was bound in an elegant octavo format.
- The library's rare book collection contained a pristine octavo edition of Shakespeare's works.
- The diminutive octavo volume fit comfortably in the reader's pocket.
- The octavo newspaper provided concise news and commentary on current events.
- The compact octavo notebook was perfect for jotting down travel observations.
- The book's octavo spine bore a decorative gold-tooled title.
- The octavo-sized novel was a convenient read for a leisurely afternoon.
- The musical score was arranged in an octavo format, facilitating ensemble performance.
- The octavo sketchbook contained a fascinating collection of the artist's preliminary drawings.
- The octavo-sized photograph preserved a poignant moment in time.
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the size of a book whose pages are made by folding a sheet of paper three times to form eight leavesA book composed of sheets each of which is folded into eight
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The manuscript was bound in an elegant octavo format.
The library's rare book collection contained a pristine octavo edition of Shakespeare's works.
The diminutive octavo volume fit comfortably in the reader's pocket.
The octavo newspaper provided concise news and commentary on current events.
