Word: colophon
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: col
o
phon
Definition: In manuscripts (typically before the invention of printing), the note, usually at the end, left by the scribe who copied it, giving information on his exemplar, where and when the copy was made, and sometimes, his own name.
Morphemes:
Affix: colophon
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: In manuscripts (typically before the invention of printing), the note, usually at the end, left by the scribe who copied it, giving information on his exemplar, where and when the copy was made, and sometimes, his own name.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κολοφών
Language: grc
Decoded: kolophon
Meaning: peak or finishing touch