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Definitions for: Parchment [n] skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
[n] a superior paper resembling sheepskin
Webster (1913) Definition: Parch"ment (-ment), n. [OE. parchemin, perchemin, F.
parchemin, LL. pergamenum, L. pergamena, pergamina, fr. L.
Pergamenus of or belonging to Pergamus an ancient city of
Mysia in Asia Minor, where parchment was first used.]
1. The skin of a lamb, sheep, goat, young calf, or other
animal, prepared for writing on. See Vellum.
But here's a parchment with the seal of C[ae]sar.
--Shak.
2. The envelope of the coffee grains, inside the pulp.
Parchment paper. See Papyrine.
Synonyms: lambskin, sheepskin
See Also: animal skin, paper, vellum
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