Thursday Word: Doublure

[bethctg]

doublure (noun)
(dou·​blure ˌdəˈblu̇(ə)r, düˈ-)

• the lining of a book cover
especially: an ornamental lining (as of tooled leather, painted vellum, or rich brocade)

• the reflexed margin of a trilobite's carapace

etymology: French, from Middle French, lining of a garment, from doubler to line, double + -ure

I chose this word for its relation to books, but I do enjoy how its second meaning seems so wildly different. :)
At any rate, here is a very informative blog post featuring some gorgeous examples of doublures, including this one:

Comments

[amaebi]

Oh, nice! And entirely new to me.

I am loving nibbling at the edges of having an image of a trilobite library.

[bethctg]

Thanks!

I would definitely try to visit one (no matter how large I am). :p

[amaebi]

:)

[sallymn]

Ooooh, I love words about books!

[bethctg]

Me too!! :)