: an inscription at the end of a book or manuscript usually with facts about its production
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: an identifying mark used by a printer or a publisher
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebLike the colophon actually means like these are the people who made it. Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2020 The differences between the editions, which begin with the colophon, include extended or altered scenes and three distinct endings. James Yeh, New York Times, 3 May 2020 This is one reason, Melanie Holcomb, a curator in the Met’s department of medieval art explained, it is thought that the Bible dates from the early part of the 14th century, despite bearing a colophon dated A.D. 1366. Peter Libbey, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2017
Word History
Etymology
Latin, from Greek kolophōn summit, finishing touch; perhaps akin to Latin culmen top — more at hill