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pa·pa·cy — /ˈpeıpəsi/ noun, pl cies 1 the papacy : the office or position of the pope He was selected by the cardinals for the papacy. 2 [count] : the time when a particular pope is in power usually singular during the papacy of John Paul II … Useful english dictionary
pa·pal — /ˈpeıpəl/ adj, always used before a noun : of or relating to the pope or the government of the Roman Catholic Church a papal decree/visit papal authority … Useful english dictionary
pa·per·back — /ˈpeıpɚˌbæk/ noun, pl backs : a book that has a thick paper cover [count] The store sells both paperbacks and hardcovers. [noncount] The book is sold only in paperback. compare ↑hardcover, ↑softcover … Useful english dictionary
pa·per·boy — /ˈpeıpɚˌboı/ noun, pl boys [count] : a boy who delivers newspapers to people s houses … Useful english dictionary
pa·per·girl — /ˈpeıpɚˌgɚl/ noun, pl girls [count] : a girl who delivers newspapers to people s houses … Useful english dictionary
pa·per·hang·er — /ˈpeıpɚˌhæŋɚ/ noun, pl ers [count] US : a person whose job is to put up wallpaper … Useful english dictionary
pa·per·less — /ˈpeıpɚləs/ adj : using computers instead of paper to record or exchange information a paperless office a paperless business transaction … Useful english dictionary
pa·per-thin — /ˈpeıpɚˌθın/ adj : very thin paper thin slices of roast beef The walls are paper thin … Useful english dictionary
pa·per·weight — /ˈpeıpɚˌweıt/ noun, pl weights [count] : a small, heavy object that is used to hold down loose papers on a surface … Useful english dictionary
pa·per·work — /ˈpeıpɚˌwɚk/ noun [noncount] 1 : routine work that involves writing letters, reports, etc. He spent most of the morning doing (his) paperwork. administrative paperwork 2 : the official documents that are needed for something to happen or be done … Useful english dictionary
