deckle edge

deck·le edge

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dek-uh l ej]
- /ˈdɛk əl ɛdʒ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [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

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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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 58% 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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