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| parch·ment [ prchmənt ] (plural parch·ments) |
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1. former writing material: a creamy or yellowish material made from dried and treated sheepskin, goatskin, or other animal hide, formerly used for books and documents
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2. document: a manuscript or other work written, drawn, or painted on a sheet of parchment
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3. high-quality paper: strong, smooth or textured, usually off-white paper used for special documents, letters, or artwork
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| [13th century. < Old French parchemin< alteration of Latin pergamena, after Greek Pergamon "Pergamum"] |
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