colophon
pronunciation
How to pronounce colophon in British English: UK [ˈkɒləfən]
How to pronounce colophon in American English: US [ˈkɑləfən]
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- Noun:
- a publisher's emblem printed in a book (usually on the title page)
Word Origin
- colophon (n.)
- 1774, "publisher's inscription at the end of a book," from Latin colophon, from Greek kolophon "summit, final touch" (see hill).
Example
- 1. Their names are found in the colophon at the end of each volume .
- 2. The publishers shall not reproduce the proprietors ' jacket design of the work , nor make any use of the proprietors ' logo , brands of colophon without the prior written consent of the proprietors .