English Explanatory Dictionary

foolscap

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Writing paper sheets measuring 13.25 × 16.5 inches.
  2. Such a sheet folded or cut in half, thus approximately 8 × 13.25 inches.
  3. Printing paper measuring 13.5 × 17 inches.
  4. Alternative form of fool's cap.

Pronunciation

/ˈfuːl.skæp/ /ˈfuːlz.kæp/ /ˈfʊl.skæp/ /ˈfoʊl.skæp/ en-au-foolscap.ogg

Word forms

foolscap foolscaps

Etymology

Probably from a watermark of a fool's cap.

Related words

legal quarto

Derived words

double foolscap
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