First Known Use: 14th century
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1vellum
noun vel·lum \ˈve-ləm\
: a smooth material made from the skin of a young animal and used especially for covering books or for writing on
: a strong cream-colored paper
Full Definition of VELLUM
1
: a fine-grained unsplit lambskin, kidskin, or calfskin prepared especially for writing on or for binding books
2
: a strong cream-colored paper
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Origin of VELLUM
Middle English velym, from Anglo-French velim, veeslin, from *veelin, adjective, of a calf, from veel calf — more at veal
2vellum
adjective
Definition of VELLUM
1
: of, resembling, or bound in vellum
2
: slightly rough <paper with a vellum finish>
First Known Use of VELLUM
15th century
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