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ream

1[reem]
–noun
1. a standard quantity of paper, consisting of 20 quires or 500 sheets (formerly 480 sheets), or 516 sheets (printer's ream or perfect ream).
2. Usually, reams. a large quantity: He has written reams of poetry.

Origin:
1350–1400; ME rem(e) < MF reime, rame < Sp rezma < Ar rizmah bale
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