quarto — n. book size made by folding sheet into four leaves: ♦ foolscap quarto, 8 1/ 2 x 6 3/4 in; ♦ crown quarto, 10 x 7 1/ 2 in; ♦ demy quarto, 11 1/ 4 x 8 3/ 4 in; ♦ royal quarto, 12 1/ 2 x 10 in; ♦ imperial quarto, 15 x 11 in (abbr … Dictionary of difficult words
royal — adjective 1》 relating to or having the status of a king or queen or a member of their family. 2》 of a quality or size suitable for a king or queen; splendid. 3》 Brit. informal real; utter (used for emphasis): she s a right royal pain in the… … English new terms dictionary
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Shakespeare, William — (baptized April 26, 1564, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, Eng. died April 23, 1616, Stratford upon Avon) British poet and playwright, often considered the greatest writer in world literature. He spent his early life in Stratford upon Avon,… … Universalium
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