deckle edge
deck·le edge
D d Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dek-uh l ej]
- /ˈdɛk əl ɛdʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dek-uh l ej]
- /ˈdɛk əl ɛdʒ/
Definitions of deckle edge words
- noun deckle edge the rough edge of handmade paper, caused by pulp seeping between the mould and the deckle: often left as ornamentation in fine books and writing papers 3
- noun deckle edge a trimmed edge imitating this 3
- noun deckle edge the rough, irregular edge of a sheet of paper after it leaves the deckle and before it is trimmed: such edges are often favored as decorative 3
- noun deckle edge an imitation of such an edge produced on trimmed paper, as by tearing 3
- noun deckle edge the irregular, untrimmed edge of handmade paper, often used for ornamental effect in fine books and stationery, now often produced artificially on machine-made paper. 1
- noun deckle edge The rough, untrimmed edge of paper left by a deckle. 0
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Origin of deckle edge
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75
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Parts of speech for Deckle edge
noun
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deckle edge popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
deckle edge usage trend in Literature
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