First Known Use: 14th century
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parchment
noun parch·ment \ˈpärch-mənt\
: paper made from the skin of a sheep or goat
: a document written on parchment
: strong and thick paper; especially : strong, tough paper that is used by cooks
Full Definition of PARCHMENT
1
: the skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
2
: strong, tough, and often somewhat translucent paper made to resemble parchment
3
: a parchment manuscript; also : an academic diploma
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Origin of PARCHMENT
Middle English parchemin, from Anglo-French, modification of Latin pergamena, from Greek pergamēnē, from feminine of Pergamēnos of Pergamum, from Pergamon Pergamum
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parchment
noun parch·ment \ˈpärch-mənt\
Definition of PARCHMENT for Kids
1
: the skin of a sheep or goat prepared so that it can be written on
2
: strong tough paper used in baking and in wrapping food
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