foolscap
/ˈfuːl.skæp/
FUːL · skæp (2 syllables)
English
Noun
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Definition
Writing paper sheets measuring 13.25 x 16.5 inches.
Etymology
Probably from a watermark of a fool's cap.
Example Sentences
- "At twilight in the summer there is never anybody to fear—man, woman, or cat—in the chambers and at that hour the mice come out. They do not eat parchment or foolscap or red tape, but they eat the luncheon crumbs."
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