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hardcover


hard·cov·er

adj \ˈhärd-ˈkə-vər\

Definition of HARDCOVER

1
: having rigid boards on the sides covered in cloth or paper <hardcover books>
2
: of or relating to hardcover books <hardcover sales>
hardcover noun

First Known Use of HARDCOVER

1949

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