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Definitions for ex libris
ɛks ˈli brɪs, ˈlaɪ-ex lib·ris

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. bookplate, ex librisnoun

    a label identifying the owner of a book in which it is pasted

Wiktionary

  1. ex librisnoun

    A bookplate which identifies the owner of the book into which it is pasted

  2. Etymology: ; see the definition below.

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  1. ex libris

    Ex libris, often used as an adjective, is a phrase from Latin that means 'from the books of'. It is typically used to denote ownership or possession of a book, often in the form of a bookplate, stamp or inscription indicating the name of the book's owner.

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  1. Ex Libris

    The sisters must find a demon responsible for the murder of one of Phoebe's classmates. Meanwhile, Dan discovers that Leo was previously married, and decides to take matters into his own hands, while Prue attempts to help a man who is looking for a witness to his daughter's murder.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Ex libris

    eks lī′bris, n. a book-plate—lit. 'from the books of.' [L.]

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of ex libris in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of ex libris in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8


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