bibliopegy
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of bibliopegy
1825–35; biblio- + Greek pēg- (stem of pēgnýnai to fasten) + -y 3
Example Sentences
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Covering books in human skin is known as anthropodermic bibliopegy.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2025
In fact, anthropodermic bibliopegy was not the practice of some singularly heinous regime.
From New York Times • Oct. 20, 2020
Covering books in human skin, known as anthropodermic bibliopegy, was a particular subject of interest in the 19th Century, although it is understood the practice goes back further.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2014
The library is rich in rare editions beautifully bound by men whose names rank first in the art of bibliopegy.
From The Book-Hunter in London Historical and Other Studies of Collectors and Collecting by Roberts, W. (William)
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