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SEXTO-DECIMO

\sˈɛkstə͡ʊdɛsˈɪmə͡ʊ], \sˈɛkstə‍ʊdɛsˈɪmə‍ʊ], \s_ˈɛ_k_s_t_əʊ_d_ɛ_s_ˈɪ_m_əʊ]\

Definitions of SEXTO-DECIMO

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.

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A book, pamphlet, or the like, folded so that each sheet makes sixteen leaves: the size of the book thus folded. Usually indicated thus, 16mo, 16Â°. Used also adjectively. Called also SIXTEENMO.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
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