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ex libris

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ex li·bris  (ks lbrs, l-)
n. pl. ex libris
See bookplate.
[From Latin ex librs, from the books : ex, from + librs, ablative pl. of liber, book.]
ex libris [ɛks ˈliːbrɪs]
adj
(Library Science & Bibliography) from the collection or library of: frequently printed on bookplates
n ex-libris
(History / Heraldry) a bookplate bearing the owner's name, coat of arms, etc.
[from Latin, literally: from the books (of)]
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Noun1.ex libris - a label identifying the owner of a book in which it is pastedex libris - a label identifying the owner of a book in which it is pasted
bookplate
gummed label, paster, sticker - an adhesive label
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