PAMPHLET

tract, pamphlet

(noun) a brief treatise on a subject of interest; published in the form of a booklet

booklet, brochure, folder, leaflet, pamphlet

(noun) a small book usually having a paper cover

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

pamphlet (plural pamphlets)

A small booklet of printed informational matter, often unbound, having only a paper cover.

Source: Wiktionary

Pam"phlet, n. Etym: [OE. pamflet, pamfilet, paunflet, possibly fr. OF. palme the palm of the hand, F. paume (see Palm) + OF. fueillet a leaf, dim. of fueil, m., F. feuille, f., fr. L. folium, pl. folia, thus meaning, a leaf to be held in the hand; or perh. through old French, fr. L. Pamphila, a female historian of the first century who wrote many epitomes; prob., however, fr. OF. Pamflette, the Old French name given to Pamphilus, a poem in Latin verse of the 12th century, pamphlets being named from the popularity of this poem.]

1. A writing; a book. Testament of love. Sir Thomas More in his pamphlet of Richard the Third. Ascham.

2. A small book consisting of a few sheets of printed paper, stitched together, often with a paper cover, but not bound; a short essay or written discussion, usually on a subject of current interest.

Pam"phlet, v. i.

Definition: To write a pamphlet or pamphlets. [R.] Howell.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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