bookplate

English

noun
Definitions
  • A printed piece of paper pasted on one of the pages of a book, most often on the inside front cover, showing ownership and thus deterring theft.

Etymology

Compound from English book (verb, book) + English plate (slang for vinyl record).

Origin

English

plate

Gloss

slang for vinyl record

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