Associations to the word «Quarto»

Wiktionary

QUARTO, noun. (paper) A size of paper (7.5"-10" x 10"-12.5")(190-254 x 254-312 mm). Formed by folding and cutting one of several standard sizes of paper (15"-20" x 20"-25")(381-508 x 508-635 mm) twice to form 4 leaves (eight sides).
QUARTO, noun. (UK) Quarto writing paper (10 inches x 8 inches)
QUARTO, noun. (printing) A book size, corresponding to the paper size.

Dictionary definition

QUARTO, noun. The size of a book whose pages are made by folding a sheet of paper twice to form four leaves.

Wise words

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