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bibliopegy

[ bib-lee-op-uh-jee ]

noun

  1. the art of binding books.


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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
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Word History and Origins

Origin of bibliopegy1

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

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

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