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(n): the size of a book whose pages are made by folding a sheet of paper three times to form eight leaves
(n): the property resulting from being one of a series of graduated measurements (as of clothing)
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Usually written as 8vo; the most common traditional book format, made from printed sheets folded three times, giving eight leaves (16 pages). Also used in a general way to indicate a book measuring about 7 x 10 inches.