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foolscap.

Writing paper sheets measuring 13.25 × 16.5 inches.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈfuːl.skæp/UK, US/ˈfuːlz.kæp/UK, US/ˈfʊl.skæp/Canada/ˈfoʊl.skæp/Canada
  1. Writing paper sheets measuring 13.25 × 16.5 inches.

    countable · uncountable
  2. Such a sheet folded or cut in half, thus approximately 8 × 13.25 inches.

    countable · uncountable
  3. Printing paper measuring 13.5 × 17 inches.

    countable · uncountable
  4. Alternative form of fool's cap.

    alt-of · alternative · countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Probably from a watermark of a fool's cap.

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