linen paper

noun

1. paper, usually superior in quality, made from pure linen or from substitutes that produce a similar paper finish.

linen paper

noun

1. paper made from flax fibres or having a similar texture

Word History and Origins

Origin of linen paper¹

First recorded in 1720–30

Example Sentences

The editors of Nouveau Trait de Diplomatique are of the same opinion, and doubt the use of linen paper before the year 1300.

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He assigns the invention of linen paper to Pace da Fabiano of Treviso.

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A stout, thin linen paper will produce the best results, but almost any kind will do.

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The increased use of linen paper in place of the costlier parchment helped in the popularization of letters.

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It was written on linen paper of a grade which, if now common enough, was not so common at that time.

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