Meaning Of The Word Parchment

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Parchment Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Parchment?

parchment
uncountable noun: In former times, parchment was the skin of a sheep or goat that was used for writing on.

parchment in American English
the skin of an animal, usually a sheep or goat, prepared as a surface on which to write or paint
noun: the skin of sheep, goats, etc., prepared for use as a material on which to write

parchment in British English
noun: the skin of certain animals, such as sheep, treated to form a durable material, as for bookbinding, or (esp formerly) manuscripts

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