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Definition 2024


half_title

half title

See also: half-title

English

Noun

half title (plural half titles)

  1. (book printing) a page before the title page containing the book's title but no title-page details

Usage notes

The half title appears on the recto of a leaf whose verso is blank. A frontispiece (illustration facing the title page) might appear between the half title and the title-page.

Synonyms

  • bastard title
  • fly title

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