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Aldine

Aldine

9.9
A book printed by Aldus Manutius in Venice during the Renaissance
  • noun
  • /ˈɔːlˌdaɪn/
  • Specialized
: edición aldina
  • I found an original Aldine edition of Aristotle's works.

Examples

  • Collectors prize an original Aldine for its historical and artistic value.

  • She was thrilled to discover an Aldine hidden among the old library shelves.

  • The museum displayed a rare Aldine from the early sixteenth century.

  • Many libraries cherish their Aldines from the Renaissance.

  • The museum displayed a rare Aldine from the early sixteenth century.

  • Collectors prize an original Aldine for its historical and artistic value.

  • She was thrilled to discover an Aldine hidden among the old library shelves.

Surface Forms

Aldine singular
Aldines plural

Etymology

Aldine originally named a book printed by Aldus Manutius in Venice, so an Aldine is a book or edition from his press.