half-bound

American  

[haf-bound, hahf-] / ˈhæfˌbaʊnd, ˈhɑf- /

adjective

1. bound in half binding.

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half-bound British  

adjective

1. (of a book) having a half-binding

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Etymology

Origin of half-bound

First recorded in 1765–75

Example Sentences

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half-bound

We retreated from our work, leaving our frames half-bound and unmanned.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

Three vols, demy 8vo, morocco, 3l. 3s.; or in two vols, super-royal 8vo, neatly half-bound in morocco, gilt edges, 3l. 10s.; morocco, 3l. 16s.

From The Comic Latin Grammar A new and facetious introduction to the Latin tongue by Leech, John

If small pieces of leather are placed on the corners the book is still half-bound.

From Library Bookbinding by Bailey, Arthur Low

Cloth, price 6s.The above Works can also be had half-bound in morocco.⁂

From Legends of the Saxon Saints by De Vere, Aubrey

Large Cr. 8vo, half-bound cloth sides, 3/6; with coloured illustrations, Cr. 8vo, cloth, extra gilt, 2/-.

From The Girls of St. Olave's by Mackintosh, Mabel