Definitions for ex librisɛks ˈli brɪs, ˈlaɪ-
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ex li•brisɛks ˈli brɪs, ˈlaɪ-(adv.; n.)(pl.)-bris.
(adv.)from the library of (a phrase inscribed in or on a book before the name of the owner).
Ref: bookplate.
Origin of ex libris:
1875–80; < L: from the books (of)
Princeton's WordNet
bookplate, ex libris(noun)
a label identifying the owner of a book in which it is pasted
Wiktionary
ex libris(Noun)
A bookplate which identifies the owner of the book into which it is pasted
Origin: ; see the definition below.
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