Phrase guide

bastard title

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

An abbreviated book title on an otherwise blank page preceding the main title page.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a first page of some books displaying only the title of the book

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: half title

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: page

History

Etymology

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