DEMY


Meaning of DEMY in English

[ dɪ'mʌɪ ]

■ noun

1》 a paper size, 564 × 444 mm.

2》 (also ~ octavo ) a book size, 216 × 138 mm.

3》 (also ~ quarto ) a book size, 276 × 219 mm.

Origin

ME: from demi- , or its source, Fr. demi 'half'.

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