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foolscap

Syllabification: (fools·cap)
Pronunciation: /ˈfo͝olzˌkap/
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Definition of foolscap

noun

  • a size of paper, now standardized at about 13 × 8 (or 13 × 15.75) inches (300 × 200 [or 300 × 400] mm): [as modifier]:a stack of foolscap paper

Origin:

late 17th century: said to be named from a former watermark representing a jester's cap

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