First Known Use: 1519
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tome
noun \ˈtōm\
: a very large, thick book
Full Definition of TOME
1
: a volume forming part of a larger work
2
: book; especially : a large or scholarly book
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Origin of TOME
Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin tomus, from Greek tomos section, roll of papyrus, tome, from temnein to cut; akin to Middle Irish tamnaid he lops, Polish ciąć to cut, and perhaps to Latin tondēre to shear
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tome
noun \ˈtōm\
Definition of TOME for Kids
: a big thick book
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