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catchword in Finnish

catchword in Finnish is kustodi, siirtymäsana — catchword means a word at the end of a book page that repeats the first word from the following page. (Such words served as aids to the bookbinder (to check rapidly for correct placement of leaves) and were also viewed by some readers as aids to smooth reading.).

catchword in Finnish

kustodi
noun
(printing, historical) A word under the right-hand side of the last line on a book page that repeats the first word on the following page.
siirtymäsana
noun
(printing, historical) A word under the right-hand side of the last line on a book page that repeats the first word on the following page.

What does "catchword" mean?

  1. noun A word at the end of a book page that repeats the first word from the following page. (Such words served as aids to the bookbinder (to check rapidly for correct placement of leaves) and were also viewed by some readers as aids to smooth reading.)
  2. noun A word or expression repeated until it becomes representative of a particular group or time; a slogan or buzzword.
  3. noun The last word of a speech, serving as a cue for the next speaker.
  4. noun A word printed (often in large or bold type) at the head of a page or other section of text, serving to draw a reader's attention or summarise contents, especially in a reference work; a heading.
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What is "catchword" in Finnish?

"catchword" in Finnish is kustodi, siirtymäsana. catchword means: A word at the end of a book page that repeats the first word from the following page. (Such words served as aids to the bookbinder (to check rapidly for correct placement of leaves) and were also viewed by some readers as aids to smooth reading.)

Are there other ways to say "catchword" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "catchword": kustodi, siirtymäsana.

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