COLOPHON


Meaning of COLOPHON in English

[ 'kɒləf(ə)n ]

■ noun

1》 a publisher's emblem or imprint.

2》 historical a statement at the end of a book giving information about its authorship and printing.

Origin

C17: via late L. from Gk kolophōn 'summit or finishing touch'.

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