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单词 in octavo
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Definition of in octavo in English:

in octavo

adverb ˌɪn ɒkˈteɪvəʊˌɪn ɒkˈtɑːvəʊ
  • With leaves one-eighth of a standard printing sheet in size; in an edition having leaves of this size.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Robert Parsons (1546–1610), Jesuit. From post-classical Latin in octavo in an eighth (sheet) from classical Latin in in + octāvo, ablative of octāvus eighth.

Definition of in octavo in US English:

in octavo

adverb
  • With leaves one-eighth of a standard printing sheet in size; in an edition having leaves of this size.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Robert Parsons (1546–1610), Jesuit. From post-classical Latin in octavo in an eighth (sheet) from classical Latin in in + octāvo, ablative of octāvus eighth.

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