half-quire

[ haf-kwiuhr, hahf- ]

noun

1. 12 uniform sheets of paper.

Example Sentences

“Half-quire of paper for a penny,” bellows the street-stationer.

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Taking another half-quire, he went through with the same operation;—in vain.

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Half quire tinted drawing paper (pearl, light drab, cool and warm greys).

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