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Colophon word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "colophon" word

[noun] a publisher's emblem printed in a book (usually on the title page)
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\Col"o*phon\ (k[o^]l"[-o]*f[o^]n), n. [L. colophon finishing stroke, Gr. kolofw`n; cf. L. culmen top, collis hill. Cf. {Holm}.] An inscription, monogram, or cipher, containing the place and date of publication, printer's name, etc., formerly placed on the last page of a book. The colophon, or final description, fell into disuse, and . . . the title page had become the principal direct means of identifying the book. --De Morgan. The book was uninjured from title page to colophon. --Sir W. Scott.

See also: emblem |

Related terms: addendum, afterthought, back, conclusion, endleaf, government stamp, lump, Parthian shot, parting shot, pawmark, postlude, preface, pugmark, sigil, signet, stamp, stub, suffix, supplement, thumbmark, thumbprint, verso

The fun area, different aproach to word »colophon«

Let's analyse "colophon" as pure text. This string has Eight letters in Three syllables and Three vowels. 37.5% of vowels is 1.1% less then average English word. Written in backwards: NOHPOLOC. Average typing speed for these characters is 2090 milliseconds. [info]

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Morse code: -.-. --- .-.. --- .--. .... --- -.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: colophon: 6 + 6 + 6 = 18, reduced: 9 . and the final result is Nine.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: colophon: 3 + 6 + 3 + 6 + 7 + 8 + 6 + 5 = 44, reduced: 8, and the final result is Eight.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
C (1) 3 Empress Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
H (1) 8 Strength Couragous, Faithful, Caring
L (1) 12 Hanged Man Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
N (1) 14 Temperance Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (3) 15 Devil Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
P (1) 16 Tower Craftsman, Laborer, Builder

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