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pocket edition

American  

noun

  1. pocketbook.

  2. Informal. a small or smaller form of something; miniature version.


Etymology

Origin of pocket edition

First recorded in 1705–15


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Then, to cheers, he pulled out a pocket edition of it.

From New York Times ● Jul. 29, 2016

The $7 pocket edition of the former reportedly made more money on Christmas than any other iOs app.

From Time ● Dec. 31, 2014

It became available in a pocket edition and was much sought after by artists.

From Washington Post

He also carried a pocket edition of the Constitution at all times.

From Slate

I shall be glad to have it, even if it is only a pocket edition.

From The Boys of Crawford's Basin The Story of a Mountain Ranch in the Early Days of Colorado by Chase Emerson

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