paperhanging

[ pey-per-hang-ing ]

noun

1. the activity or business of a paperhanger.
2. paperhangings, Archaic. wallpaper.

Word History and Origins

Origin of paperhanging¹

First recorded in 1685–95; paper + hanging

Example Sentences

Slyme was doing the paperhanging piecework--so much for each roll hung.

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