laid paper

American  

noun

1. paper with fine parallel and cross lines produced in manufacturing.

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laid paper British  

noun

1. paper with a regular mesh impressed upon it by the dandy roller on a paper-making machine Compare wove paper

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Etymology

Origin of laid paper

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

Fine laid paper, white and gold binding, gilt edges.

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A new edition of Bunyan's immortal allegory, printed from new plates on fine laid paper, with illustrations by H. M. Brock.

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Concerning the laid paper stamps Messrs. Corwin and King say they "must have been among the first issued, as we have seen a copy of the 1 cent, red-brown, postmarked November 27, 1868."

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Thus Beerbohm’s learned book on Eggs On a laid paper he should print, But Motley’s “Dutch Republic” begs Rice paper should its matter hint.

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Large 12mo, on superfine laid paper, with Illustrations, elegantly printed and bound in extra cloth, gilt top.

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