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Octavo
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 1 of 2
Part of speech: noun (n.)
A book composed of sheets each of which is folded into eight leaves; hence, indicating more or less definitely a size of book so made; -- usually written 8vo or 8º.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 2 of 2
Part of speech: adjective (a.)
Having eight leaves to a sheet; as, an octavo form, book, leaf, size, etc.