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oilpaper

American  
[oil-pey-per] / ˈɔɪlˌpeɪ pər /

noun

  1. a paper made waterproof and translucent by treatment with oil.

Etymology

Origin of oilpaper

First recorded in 1830–40; oil + paper

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Intricate hats cover the ladies' hair; some clutch dainty parasols and oilpaper umbrellas, or cool themselves with patterned fans.

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