Flyleaf
(noun)
- A blank page at the front or back of a book that is not part of the main text.
- A blank page used for writing notes or making annotations in a book.
Origin:
From the old english word 'fligelāf' meaning 'leaf of a book'.
Examples:
- She used the flyleaf of the novel to jot down her thoughts and observations about the story.
- The first flyleaf of the book was dedicated to the memory of the author's mother.
- The back flyleaf of the dictionary was filled with handwritten definitions and examples.
- The collector was pleased to find a signed note from the author on the front flyleaf of the first edition.
- She used the flyleaves of her textbooks to keep track of important dates, assignments, and grades.