Bound with rigid covers of cardboard and cloth or leather, as in a hardcover book.
From 'hard' (Old English) combined with 'bound' (past participle of 'bind,' Old English 'bindan'), literally describing books bound with hard covers.
Hardbound books last significantly longer than paperbacks—libraries often prefer them because the binding can withstand hundreds of checkouts, making them more cost-effective long-term despite higher initial prices.
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