ex libris

[ eks lee-bris, lahy- ]
/ ɛks ˈli brɪs, ˈlaɪ- /

from the library of (a phrase inscribed in or on a book before the name of the owner): Ex libris Jane Doe.

noun, plural ex li·bris

an inscription in or on a book, to indicate the owner; bookplate.

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Origin of ex libris

First recorded in 1875–80, ex libris is from the Latin word ex lībrīs out of the books (of), from the books (of)

Words nearby ex libris

ex hypothesi, ex int., ex interest, ex lege, ex lib., ex libris, ex more, ex new, ex nihilo, ex nihilo nihil fit, ex off.
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British Dictionary definitions for ex libris

ex libris
/ (ɛks ˈliːbrɪs) /

adjective

from the collection or library of: frequently printed on bookplates

noun ex-libris

a bookplate bearing the owner's name, coat of arms, etc

Word Origin for ex libris

C19: from Latin, literally: from the books (of)
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