Vellum
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈvɛləm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Vellum is a noun meaning A type of parchment paper made from the skin of a lamb, baby goat, or calf.
Meaning
A type of parchment paper made from the skin of a lamb, baby goat, or calf.
More Meanings
- A writing paper of very high quality.
Example Sentences
The metaphor is apt, imagining one's spiritual life as a poem, an authored thing, and not preserved on vellum either, but open to revision.
From this list are purposely omitted books printed upon vellum, Books of Hours of the Virgin Mary, and illuminated books; for these are rarities within reach of the wealthy only.
Little, however, of the wall was seen, for it was nearly hidden by the arched book-cases; and the ponderous tomes, mostly bound in black or white vellum, long since grown dingy with age, contrasted forcibly with the gayer ornaments of their habitation.
Word Forms
- vellums
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include forrill, parchment, bookfell, sheepskin, membrane, volume.
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