printer's ream

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Definitions of printer's ream words

noun printer's ream a standard quantity of paper, consisting of 20 quires or 500 sheets (formerly 480 sheets), or 516 sheets (printer's ream or perfect ream) 1
noun printer's ream Usually, reams. a large quantity: He has written reams of poetry. 1
noun printer's ream 516 sheets of paper 0

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English rem(e) < Middle French reime, rame < Spanish rezma < Arabic rizmah bale

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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