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Webster 1913 Edition

Vellum

Vel′lum

,
Noun.
[OE.
velim
, F.
vélin
, fr. L.
vitulinus
of a calf, fr.
vitulus
a calf. See
Veal
.]
A fine kind of parchment, usually made from calfskin, and rendered clear and white, – used as for writing upon, and for binding books.
Vellum cloth
,
a fine kind of cotton fabric, made very transparent, and used as a tracing cloth.

Webster 1828 Edition

Vellum

VEL'LUM

,
Noun.
[L. vello.]
A finer kind of parchment or skin, rendered clear and white for writing.

Definition 2024

vellum

vellum

See also: velum

English

Noun

vellum ‎(plural vellums)

  1. A type of parchment paper made from the skin of a lamb, baby goat, or calf.
  2. A writing paper of very high quality.

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Translations

Icelandic

Noun

vellum f

  1. indefinite dative plural of vella

Verb

vellum

  1. first-person plural present indicative of vella
  2. first-person plural present subjunctive of vella

Etymology

From Old French velin (French vélin), from vel ‎(“veal”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈvɛləm/

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