English

Noun

foolscap ‎(plural foolscaps)

1. Alternative form of fool's cap
2. (strictly) Writing paper sheets measuring 13.25 x 16.5 inches
3. (more usually) Such a sheet folded or cut in half, thus approximately 8 x 13.25 inches.^W
   • 1893, Walter Besant, The Ivory Gate, chapter II:

     At twilight in the summer there is never anybody to fear—man, woman, or cat—in the chambers and at that hour the mice come out. They do not eat parchment or foolscap or red tape, but they eat the luncheon crumbs.

4. Printing paper measuring 13.5 inches x 17 inches.

Derived terms

• double foolscap

Translations

See also

• legal
• quarto

References

• "Foolscap" in Michael Quinion, Ballyhoo, Buckaroo, and Spuds, 2004.

• (A paper sizes): 2A0   A0   A1   A2   A3   A4   A5   A6   A7   A8   A9   A10