parch

Meanings

• noun

  A type of animal skin that has been treated and prepared for writing or painting.

  - "The ancient texts were written on parchment."
  - "The manuscript was discovered in a dusty old parchment."

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Pronunciation

1. /pɑɹtʃ/
   
   
   
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Variants

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parch , parched , parches , parching

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Etymology

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From the Old French parchement, from parchis, past participle of parcher 'to prepare with parchment'.

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Trivia

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1. Parchment is made by treating animal skin with a solution of lime, pigeon droppings, or urine, which helps to remove the hair and make the skin smooth and pliable.

2. The term 'parchment' is also used metaphorically to describe something that is thin, smooth, and durable, such as a parchment-like surface on a drum or a parchment-like quality to someone's voice.

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Related Concepts

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1. vellum: Another type of animal skin used for writing and painting, similar to parchment but made from calf or sheepskin.

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Culture

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Parch has been used for centuries as a material for writing and preserving important documents, including religious texts, legal contracts, and literary works. It was particularly popular during the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods.

How to Memorize "parch"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a piece of smooth, treated animal skin, like a thin piece of leather, that has been prepared for writing or painting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word parchment with ancient documents, religious texts, and important historical records.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Parchment Preserves Priceless Papers' to help remember the meaning of parchment.

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