disbound

[dis-bound]

adjective

1. (of a book) having the binding torn or loose.

Word History and Origins

Origin of disbound¹

First recorded in 1965–70; dis- ¹ + bound ¹

Example Sentences

The poems in the real fascicles, which were disbound by editors, were copied out on folded stationery sheets.

From New York Times

While looking for new rare finds, Nesler noticed a disbound, pamphlet-like publication.

From Los Angeles Times