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octavo Meaning

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octavo (n)

the size of a book whose pages are made by folding a sheet of paper three times to form eight leaves

Webster

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

Webster

octavo (a.)

Having eight leaves to a sheet; as, an octavo form, book, leaf, size, etc.

octavo Sentence Examples

  1. The manuscript was bound in an elegant octavo format.
  2. The library's rare book collection contained a pristine octavo edition of Shakespeare's works.
  3. The diminutive octavo volume fit comfortably in the reader's pocket.
  4. The octavo newspaper provided concise news and commentary on current events.
  5. The compact octavo notebook was perfect for jotting down travel observations.
  6. The book's octavo spine bore a decorative gold-tooled title.
  7. The octavo-sized novel was a convenient read for a leisurely afternoon.
  8. The musical score was arranged in an octavo format, facilitating ensemble performance.
  9. The octavo sketchbook contained a fascinating collection of the artist's preliminary drawings.
  10. The octavo-sized photograph preserved a poignant moment in time.

FAQs About the word octavo

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.