bands frayed
The cords (bands) of a book which have been
separated (frayed out) into individual threads.
The frayed out cords, which extend out from the
text block 1 to 2 1/2 inches, are glued between
split boards, and are frayed out so as to avoid
bulging of the boards. Cf: LACING-IN . (25 )
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