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chapbook
(chap|book)
Pronunciation:
/ˈtʃapbʊk/
noun
historical
a small pamphlet containing tales, ballads, or tracts, sold by pedlars.
North American
a small paper-covered booklet, typically containing poems or fiction.
Origin:
early 19th century
: from
chapman
+
book
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