vellum
See also: velum
English
editEtymology
editFrom Old French velin (French vélin), from Latin vitulinus (“of a calf”), as if derived from Old French veel (“veal”).
Pronunciation
edit- IPA(key): /ˈvɛləm/
Audio (Southern England): (file) - Rhymes: -ɛləm
Noun
editvellum (countable and uncountable, plural vellums)
- A type of parchment paper made from the skin of a lamb, baby goat, or calf.
- 1834, L[etitia] E[lizabeth] L[andon], Francesca Carrara. […], volume III, London: Richard Bentley, […], (successor to Henry Colburn), →OCLC, pages 113–114:
- Little, however, of the wall was seen, for it was nearly hidden by the arched book-cases; and the ponderous tomes, mostly bound in black or white vellum, long since grown dingy with age, contrasted forcibly with the gayer ornaments of their habitation.
- 1922, P. B. M. Allan, chapter VIII, in The Book-Hunter at Home[1], 2nd edition, London: Philip Allan & Co., page 203:
- From this list are purposely omitted books printed upon vellum, Books of Hours of the Virgin Mary, and illuminated books; for these are rarities within reach of the wealthy only.
- A writing paper of very high quality.
Derived terms
editTranslations
edittype of parchment paper made from the skin of a lamb, baby goat, or calf
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writing paper of very high quality
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editIcelandic
editNoun
editvellum f
Verb
editvellum
Old Norse
editNoun
editvellum
Verb
editvellum
- inflection of vella
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