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foredge

foredge

9.9
The outer edge of a book's pages that faces outward on a shelf
  • noun
  • /ˈfɔːrˌɛdʒ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : bisel
  • The librarian noticed some writing on the foreedge of the old volume.

Examples

  • Carefully gild the foreedge to protect the pages from moisture.

  • As the book was pulled from the shelf, dust fell from its foreedge.

  • The book's foredge was beautifully decorated.

  • She noticed the foredge had some wear.

  • As the book was pulled from the shelf, dust fell from its foredge.

  • The librarian noticed some writing on the foredge of the old volume.

  • She noticed the foredge had some wear after years of use.

Synonyms

fore edge
vsforedge
  • Specialized
1 9.3

The outer edge of a book's pages opposite the spine when the book is closed

is identical in meaning but written as one word rather than two

Antonyms

spine
20 4.6

The part of a book that covers the edge where the pages are joined and shows the title

Surface Forms

foredge singular
foredges plural

Morphology

foredge = edge (semi-transparent) = fore + edge

While 'fore' and 'edge' are clear, the specific meaning related to books is specialized.

Etymology

Foredge comes from fore- meaning 'front' and edge meaning 'edge', like you see in 'before' or 'forehead'. So, the foredge is the outer edge of a book's pages that faces out when the book is on a shelf.