bibliopegy

[ bib-lee-op-uh-jee ]

noun

1. the art of binding books.

Other Words From

• bib·li·o·peg·ic [bib-lee-, uh, -, pej, -ik, -, pee, -jik], adjective
• bibli·ope·gist noun
• bibli·ope·gistic bibli·ope·gisti·cal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of bibliopegy¹

1825–35; biblio- + Greek pēg- (stem of pēgnýnai to fasten) + -y ³

Example Sentences

The library is rich in rare editions beautifully bound by men whose names rank first in the art of bibliopegy.

From Project Gutenberg