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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)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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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
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| Definition of 'Vellum' |
Webster Dictionary |
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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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