Parchment: meaning, definitions and examples
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parchment
[ หpษหrtสmษnt ]
ancient writing material
Parchment is a material made from the skin of a sheep, goat, or cow that has been prepared for writing on. It was commonly used for manuscripts, legal documents, and other important writings in ancient times.
Synonyms
animal skin, vellum
Examples of usage
- Parchment was more durable than papyrus and allowed for more detailed illustrations.
- Many historical documents, such as the Magna Carta, were written on parchment.
- The Declaration of Independence was originally written on parchment.
- The Dead Sea Scrolls were also written on parchment.
- Parchment is still used today for special documents and certificates.
ancient document
Parchment can also refer to an ancient document or manuscript written on this material. These parchments often contain valuable information about history, culture, or religion.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The scholars studied the ancient parchments to learn more about the civilization.
- The library contained many valuable parchments dating back to the Middle Ages.
Translations
Translations of the word "parchment" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pergaminho
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฐเฅเคฎเคชเคคเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Pergament
๐ฎ๐ฉ pergamen
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตัะณะฐะผะตะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ pergamin
๐ฏ๐ต ็พ็ฎ็ด (ใใใฒใ)
๐ซ๐ท parchemin
๐ช๐ธ pergamino
๐น๐ท parลรถmen
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํผ์ง (yangpiji)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ pergamen
๐ธ๐ฐ pergamen
๐จ๐ณ ็พ็ฎ็บธ (yรกngpรญzhว)
๐ธ๐ฎ pergament
๐ฎ๐ธ skinn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะตัะณะฐะผะตะฝั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแแแขแ (pergameti)
๐ฆ๐ฟ perqament
๐ฒ๐ฝ pergamino
Word origin
The word 'parchment' originated from the Greek word 'pergamene' which means 'from Pergamon'. Pergamon was an ancient city in Asia Minor known for its production of parchment. The use of parchment as a writing material became widespread in Europe during the Middle Ages, replacing papyrus. Parchment has been an important medium for preserving historical documents and cultural heritage.
See also: parched.