Chapbook
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 A small book, usually made from a single sheet, folded several times, containing poems, ballads or religious tracts.
"1849 Notices of Fugitive Tracts: And Chap-books Printed at Aldermary Churchyard, Bow Churchyard, Etc This was, till within the last few years, a favourite chapbook in the north of England."
Example
More examples"1849 Notices of Fugitive Tracts: And Chap-books Printed at Aldermary Churchyard, Bow Churchyard, Etc This was, till within the last few years, a favourite chapbook in the north of England."
Etymology
Formerly sold by chapmen; see the etymology there, and book.
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