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Definition of Colophon
1. Noun. A publisher's emblem printed in a book (usually on the title page).
Definition of Colophon
1. n. An inscription, monogram, or cipher, containing the place and date of publication, printer's name, etc., formerly placed on the last page of a book.
Definition of Colophon
1. Noun. In manuscripts (typically before the invention of printing), the note, usually at the end, left by the scribe who copied it, giving information on his exemplar, where and when the copy was made, and sometimes, his own name. ¹
2. Noun. A printer's or publisher's identifying inscription or logo appearing at the end of a book, or the same appearing on the spine or dust-jacket. ¹
3. Noun. (Internet) A page on a website identifying the details of its creation, such as the author's name and the technologies used. ¹
4. Noun. (obsolete) A finishing stroke or crowning touch.(R:OED Online title=colophon code=36552 part of speech=n date=September 2011) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Colophon
1. an inscription placed at the end of a book [n -S]
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