yapp binding

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• yapp binding — ˈyap noun also yapp ( s) Etymology: after Yapp, a 19th century English bookseller Britain : divinity circuit binding …   Useful english dictionary

• yapp — /yap/, n. See circuit binding. Also called yapp binding. [1880 85; named after William Yapp, 19th century English bookseller] * * * …   Universalium

• yapp — /jæp/ (say yap) noun 1. a style of bookbinding in limp leather or the like with projecting flaps overlapping the edges of the pages, used especially on Bibles. –adjective 2. of or relating to this style of binding. {named after a 19th century… …  

• circuit binding — noun : divinity circuit binding * * * a bookbinding having soft edges that project beyond and fold over the edges of the pages to protect them. Also called divinity circuit, yapp, yapp binding. [1905 10, Amer.] …   Useful english dictionary

• circuit binding — a bookbinding having soft edges that project beyond and fold over the edges of the pages to protect them. Also called divinity circuit, yapp, yapp binding. [1905 10, Amer.] * * * …   Universalium

• divinity circuit binding — noun : a style of bookbinding that is often used for Bibles and hymnbooks and that is characterized by rounded corners on both book and cover and by a flexible leather cover with projecting flaps bent over to protect the edges of the leaves… …   Useful english dictionary

• India — /in dee euh/, n. 1. Hindi, Bharat. a republic in S Asia: a union comprising 25 states and 7 union territories; formerly a British colony; gained independence Aug. 15, 1947; became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations Jan. 26, 1950.… …   Universalium