n. 1 a publisher's device or imprint, esp. on the title-page. 2 a tailpiece in a manuscript or book, often ornamental, giving the writer's or printer's name, the date, etc.
[ LL f. Gk kolophon summit, finishing touch ]
n. 1 a publisher's device or imprint, esp. on the title-page. 2 a tailpiece in a manuscript or book, often ornamental, giving the writer's or printer's name, the date, etc.
[ LL f. Gk kolophon summit, finishing touch ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012