Grolier

American  

[groh-lee-er, graw-lyey] / ˈgroʊ li ər, grɔˈlyeɪ /

adjective

1. pertaining to a decorative design Grolier design in bookbinding, consisting of bands interlaced in geometric forms.

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Grolier British  

/ ɡrɔlje, ˈɡrəʊlɪə /

adjective

1. relating to or denoting a decorative style of bookbinding using interlaced leather straps, gilded ornamental scrolls, etc

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Etymology

Origin of Grolier

First recorded in 1820–30; named after J. Grolier de Servières ( def. )

Example Sentences

“When the books arrived, our executive director joked, ‘These books are surprisingly heavy for being imaginary,’” Shira Belén Buchsbaum, exhibitions manager at the Grolier Club, recalled.

From New York Times • Dec. 4, 2024

This, along with physical representations of more than 100 books that have been lost, unfinished or dreamed up by other writers, will be on display at the Grolier Club, from Thursday through Feb. 15.

From New York Times • Dec. 4, 2024

This year, socializing got underway on Thursday afternoon at the Grolier Club, the country’s leading society for bibliophiles.

From Washington Post • Jan. 26, 2022

Starting Thursday, the Grolier Club — the oldest bibliophilic society in America — is hosting a stunning exhibition of notable books in the history of fantastic literature.

From Washington Post • Jan. 23, 2018

Rendered into English verse by Edward Fitzgerald   The Grolier Club of New York   MDCCCLXXXV. 8vo, red levant morocco, gilt back and side border composed of passion-flowers and vine, gilt top, uncut edges, by Joly.

From A Catalogue of Books in English Later than 1700 (Vol 2 of 3) Forming a portion of the library of Robert Hoe by Various