[ˈɛlzəvɪər]

Definitions

1. noun

A type of Dutch bookbinding with gilt tooling, or a publishing house founded by Louis Elzévir in the 17th century.

“The rare book collector owned several Elzevir editions of Shakespeare’s plays.”

2. proper noun

A surname of Dutch origin.

“The Elzevir family were well-known printers and publishers in the 17th century.”