circuit binding


noun

a bookbinding having soft edges that project beyond and fold over the edges of the pages to protect them.
Also called divinity circuit, yapp, yapp binding.

Origin of circuit binding

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10

British Dictionary definitions for circuit binding

circuit binding

noun

a style of limp-leather binding, used esp for Bibles and prayer books, in which the edges of the cover bend over to protect the edges of the pages