millboard

[ mil-bawrd, -bohrd ]

noun

, Bookbinding.

1. a strong, thick pasteboard used to make book covers.

millboard

/ ˈmɪlˌbɔːd /

noun

1. strong pasteboard, used esp in book covers

Word History and Origins

Origin of millboard¹

First recorded in 1705–15; mill(ed) + board

Word History and Origins

Origin of millboard¹

C18: changed from milled board

Example Sentences

He was referring to the value of asbestos millboard as a lining for fireproof cases and deed boxes.

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A strong, smooth piece of cardboard called millboard is taken, and the edges rubbed down with glass paper.

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Cut a piece of millboard, celluloid, or even thin wood the same size, and upon this paint an attractive design.

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These evil results may always be minimized by placing a piece of millboard between the culprit and his victim.

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The backing of a flat piece of soft wood with an interleaving of stout paper or, better still, millboard, must not be forgotten.

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