Meaning of the word quarto in English
What does quarto mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
quarto
US /ˈkwɔːr.toʊ/
UK /ˈkwɔː.təʊ/
Noun
a book or pamphlet made up of one or more sheets of paper on which 8 pages of text are printed, folded twice to form four leaves
Example:
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The rare first edition was a small quarto.
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Many of Shakespeare's plays were originally published as quartos.