Dictionary Definition
octavo n : the size of a book whose pages are
made by folding a sheet of paper three times to form eight leaves
[syn: eightvo, 8vo]
User Contributed Dictionary
English
Noun
- In the context of "paper|prinitng": A sheet of paper 7 to 10 inches high and 4.5 to 6 inches wide, the size varying with the large original sheet used to create it. Made by folding the original sheet three times to produce eight leaves.
- A book of octavo pages.
Spanish
Etymology
From octavus.Adjective
Noun
Extensive Definition
Octavo has more than one meaning:
- octavo (book), for its use in bookbinding and publishing.
- Octavo (Discworld) is a grimoire in the Discworld series by Terry Pratchett
- octavo (company) is a company in Oakland, California, that publishes digital editions of rare books. See Rare Book Room.