short title

noun

1. an abridged listing in a catalog or bibliography, giving only such essential information as the author's name and the book's title, publisher, and date and place of publication.

Word History and Origins

Origin of short title¹

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

And Aubrey, in obedience to this, changed the short title on fol.

From Project Gutenberg

He could have referred to them by this short title made up for the purpose.

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A short title consisting of a small group of words yields its meaning at a glance.

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Short title of a book or chapter appearing at the head of the page throughout the book or chapter.

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