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pocket edition

American  

noun

  1. pocketbook.

  2. Informal. a small or smaller form of something; miniature version.


Etymology

Origin of pocket edition

First recorded in 1705–15

Example Sentences

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Then, to cheers, he pulled out a pocket edition of it.

From New York Times Jul. 29, 2016

The $7 pocket edition of the former reportedly made more money on Christmas than any other iOs app.

From Time Dec. 31, 2014

It became available in a pocket edition and was much sought after by artists.

From Washington Post

He also carried a pocket edition of the Constitution at all times.

From Slate

He will rather have life in the pocket edition than in the folio, so that it can but be carried through with the very least possible acting, thinking, and daring.

From The Student-Life of Germany by Howitt, William

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