wove paper

wove paper

noun
paper that exhibits a pattern of fine mesh when held up to the light.
Compare laid paper.


Origin:
1805–15
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Wove paper is always a great word to know.
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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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wove paper
 
n
Compare laid paper paper with a very faint mesh impressed on it by the dandy roller on the paper-making machine

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