volume
The origin and history of volume.
Etymology
From Latin volumen, "a roll" or "scroll," from volvere, "to roll" — ancient books were literally rolled scrolls before the codex format existed.
The origin and history of volume.
From Latin volumen, "a roll" or "scroll," from volvere, "to roll" — ancient books were literally rolled scrolls before the codex format existed.
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