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India paper

noun

  1. a fine, thin, opaque paper made in Asia, used chiefly in the production of thin-paper editions and for impressions of engravings.


India paper

noun

  1. a thin soft opaque printing paper made in the Orient
  2. another name (not in technical usage) for Bible paper
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of India paper1

First recorded in 1760–70
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Example Sentences

These engravings were also published as proofs on india-paper, 4to, price one shilling each portrait.

Price two guineas the set, proofs on india-paper (before letters), three guineas.

Only fifty sets printed, a few of which were coloured by the artist, also proofs on india-paper, in portfolio.

Only fifty sets printed, a few of which were coloured by the artist; also proofs on india-paper, in portfolio.

Some such little India-paper classic it is my habit to carry each winter.

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