"Smyth sewing" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Named after David McConnell Smyth (1833—1907), inventor of the first book-sewing machine. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Smyth sewing (uncountable)
  1. A method of hardcover bookbinding in which the signatures of the book are folded and stitched through the fold before being sewn and glued together at the spine to form a text block. Tags: uncountable Related terms: Smyth-sewn

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