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Definition: en:A type of index which utilizes a series of rounded notches cut into the fore edge of the book. Each generally has a label bearing a letter or letters indicating the arrangement. The index proceeds from head to tail and front to back of the volume.

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Language code"Language code" is a predefined property that represents a BCP47 formatted language code and is provided by Semantic MediaWiki.	Translated term	Source	Citation textThis property is a special property in this wiki.	Status	Skos:scopeNote
en	thumb cuts1	Etherington	Roberts, Don., et al. Bookbinding and the Conservation of Books : a Dictionary of Descriptive Terminology. Library of Congress : For Sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. G.P.O., 1982.	alternate
en	thumb index1	Etherington	Roberts, Don., et al. Bookbinding and the Conservation of Books : a Dictionary of Descriptive Terminology. Library of Congress : For Sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. G.P.O., 1982.	preferred	A type of index which utilizes a series of rounded notches cut into the fore edge of the book. Each generally has a label bearing a letter or letters indicating the arrangement. The index proceeds from head to tail and front to back of the volume.