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 Definitions of Vellum  [ˈvɛl əm]  

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Definition of 'Vellum' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) vellum
calfskin, lambskin, kidskin, etc., treated for use as a writing surface.

2.  vellum
a manuscript or the like on vellum.

3.  vellum
a texture of paper or cloth resembling vellum.

4. (adj.) vellum
made of or resembling vellum.

5.  vellum
bound in vellum.

Etymology:  (1400–50; late ME velum, velim < MF ve(e)lin of a calf. See veal , -ine1)

Definition of 'Vellum' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) vellum
a heavy creamy-colored paper resembling parchment

2. (noun) vellum
fine parchment prepared from the skin of a young animal e.g. a calf or lamb


Definition of 'Vellum' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) Vellum
a fine kind of parchment, usually made from calfskin, and rendered clear and white, -- used as for writing upon, and for binding books



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