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vellum

3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. 1) vellum (noun)
  2. 2) vellum (adjective)
  3. vellum paper (noun)

1vel·lum

noun \ˈve-ləm\

Definition of VELLUM

1
: a fine-grained unsplit lambskin, kidskin, or calfskin prepared especially for writing on or for binding books
2
: a strong cream-colored paper
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Origin of VELLUM

Middle English velym, from Anglo-French velim, veeslin, from *veelin, adjective, of a calf, from veel calf — more at veal
First Known Use: 14th century

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