Definition of Laid paper

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laid paper

Noun
1. writing paper having a watermark of fine lines running across the grain
(hypernym) writing paper

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Laid paper definition was found in categories: Arts & Humanities(2)  Language, Idioms & Slang(1)  Encyclopedia(1)  

Laid paper Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries

Glossary of Stamp Collecting Terms
LAID PAPER
A paper showing light and dark lines when held to the light or put in watermark fluid.

Glossary of Bookbinding Terms
laid (paper)
Handmade paper showing parallel wire marks about 25 mm apart in one direction, with close-set wire marks in the other. These marks are caused by the sieve operated by the paper maker. The pattern can be imitated on machine-made papers by means of the Dandy roller.


Laid paper Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries

hEnglish - advanced version
laid paper

laid paper
laid up adj : ill and usually confined; "laid up with a bad cold" [syn: laid up(p) ]





Laid paper Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries

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Laid paper
Laid paper is a type of paper having a ribbed texture imparted by the manufacturing process. In the 19th century its use diminished as it was largely supplanted by wove paper. Laid paper is still commonly used by artists as a support for charcoal drawings.

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