"-mo" meaning in English

See -mo in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Suffix

Etymology: From Latin ending and apparent suffix of cardinal numbers. Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|-}} Latin Head templates: {{head|en|suffix|cat2=|cat3=|head=|id=}} -mo, {{en-suffix}} -mo
  1. (paper, printing) Used to form page and book sizes. Tags: morpheme Categories (topical): Printing
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          "word": "64mo"
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