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foolscap

Pronunciation: /ˈfuːl.skæp/

The English word “foolscap” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. Writing paper sheets measuring 13.25 × 16.5 inches.
  2. Such a sheet folded or cut in half, thus approximately 8 × 13.25 inches.
  3. Printing paper measuring 13.5 × 17 inches.

Etymology

Probably from a watermark of a fool's cap.

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