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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFoolscap
/ˈfuːlskæp/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A size of paper, typically measuring 13 by 16 inches, used especially for writing or printing.
"The report was printed on foolscap paper to ensure it was easy to read." - 2
A watermark that resembles a fool's cap, used historically in paper production.
"The artist preferred foolscap for its unique texture and historical significance."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'foolscap' originates from the 17th century, derived from the image of a fool's cap that was used as a watermark on paper. The name reflects the historical practice of using this distinctive watermark to denote quality in paper-making, particularly in Europe.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Foolscap" is said worldwide
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papier de foolscap
Transliteration: papier de foolscap
"Le rapport a été imprimé sur du papier de foolscap."
Foolscap-Papier
Transliteration: Foolscap-Papier
"Der Bericht wurde auf Foolscap-Papier gedruckt."
carta foolscap
Transliteration: carta foolscap
"Il rapporto è stato stampato su carta foolscap."
papel foolscap
Transliteration: papel foolscap
"El informe se imprimió en papel foolscap."
papel foolscap
Transliteration: papel foolscap
"O relatório foi impresso em papel foolscap."
फूलस्कैप कागज
Transliteration: phoolaskep kaagaz
"रिपोर्ट फूलस्कैप कागज पर छापी गई।"
福尔斯卡纸
Transliteration: fú ěr sī kǎ zhǐ
"报告是在福尔斯卡纸上打印的。"
풀스캡 용지
Transliteration: pulseukaep yongji
"보고서는 풀스캡 용지에 인쇄되었습니다."
フールスキャップ用紙
Transliteration: fūrusukyappu yōshi
"レポートはフールスキャップ用紙に印刷されました。"
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