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half–bound

adjective \ˈhaf-ˌband, ˈhäf-\

Definition of HALF-BOUND

of a book
:  bound in material of two qualities with the material of better quality on the spine and corners
half binding noun
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First Known Use of HALF-BOUND

1768

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