velym
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velyme — velym(e obs. ff. vellum … Useful english dictionary
vellum — I. noun Etymology: Middle English velym, from Anglo French velim, veeslin, from *veelin, adjective, of a calf, from veel calf more at veal Date: 14th century 1. a fine grained unsplit lambskin, kidskin, or calfskin prepared especially for writing … New Collegiate Dictionary
vellum — /ˈvɛləm / (say veluhm) noun 1. a sheet of calfskin prepared as parchment for writing or bookbinding. 2. a manuscript or the like on such parchment. 3. a texture of paper or cloth resembling that of such parchment. –adjective 4. made of or… …
vel|lum — «VEHL uhm», noun, adjective. –noun. 1. the finest kind of parchment, usually prepared from the skins of calves, kids, or lambs, once used instead of paper for books. Some very expensive books are still bound in vellum. 2. a manuscript,… … Useful english dictionary
