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ream (1)

ream [ reem ]


noun  (plural reams)
Definition:
 
quantity of paper: a quantity of paper, formerly 480 sheets but now usually 500 sheets



plural noun reams 
Definition:
 
large quantity: a large quantity of material, especially written material

[14th century. Via Old French raime< Arabic rizma "bundle"]
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