clothbound

[klawth-bound, kloth-]

adjective

1. (of a book) bound bound with cloth rather than paper, leather, etc.

clothbound

/ ˈklɒθˌbaʊnd /

adjective

1. (of a book) bound in stiff boards covered in cloth

Word History and Origins

Origin of clothbound¹

First recorded in 1855–60; cloth + bound ¹

Example Sentences

Fraudsters posing as legitimate wholesalers received the 22 tonnes of clothbound cheeses from the Southwark-based company before it was realised they were a fake firm.

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Fraudsters posing as legitimate wholesalers for a major French retailer were sent the 950 clothbound cheeses, which are worth more than £300,000, before it was realised they were a fake firm.

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The company also called on cheesemongers around the world to contact them if they suspect they have been sold the stolen cheese, particularly clothbound cheddars in a 10kg or 24kg format with the tags detached.

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Fraudsters posing as legitimate wholesalers received the 950 clothbound cheeses from the Southwark-based company before it was realised they were a fake firm.

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“Here you go,” said Kojo, setting down a stack of clothbound books.

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