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How was the book faulty? That’s not an adjective I’ve ever heard ascribed to a book before.

• lqet 7y ago
  It had a small scratch on the back, I didn't know the english translation and checked https://en.langenscheidt.com/german-english/maengelexemplar https://en.langenscheidt.com/german-english/maengelexemplar
  • veggieburglar 7y ago
    Thanks! I love words, and Mängelexemplar is a great one. You used it to basically mean a beat up used copy, if I’m understanding correctly.
    • lqet 7y ago
      Not exactly, a "Mängelexemplar" is unused and new, but was damaged during shipment or unpacking (often by a box cutter).
      • veggieburglar 7y ago
        Even better, thanks for the clarification!