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.

  1. (adv.)from the library of (a phrase inscribed in or on a book before the name of the owner).

  2. Ref: bookplate.

Origin of ex libris:

1875–80; < L: from the books (of)

Princeton's WordNet

  1. bookplate, ex libris(noun)

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

Wiktionary

  1. ex libris(Noun)

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

  2. Origin: ; see the definition below.


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