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Noun bastard title has 1 sense
- half title, bastard title - a first page of some books displaying only the title of the book
--1 is a kind of page
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Bastard Title
Definition: A typographical term used in book design to refer to the half-title page, usually preceding the full title page, which includes only the main title of a book.
Usage:
- Book Design: In book design, a bastard title is commonly used as a navigational element to separate chapters or sections.
- Literature: Some authors use the bastard title creatively to provide a hint or teaser about the content of the book.
- Printing: The bastard title serves as an introductory element in the printing process by providing a concise representation of the book's title.
Example Sentences:
- The novel featured an intriguing bastard title that piqued readers' curiosity.
- As I turned the page, a beautiful illustration appeared on the bastard title.
- John was fascinated by the intricate typography used in the book's bastard title.
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