foolscap

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Derived terms 1.3 See also

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

originally paper manufactured with the watermark of a fool’s cap

[edit] Noun

foolscap (plural foolscaps)

1. strictly, writing paper sheets measuring 13.25 x 16.5 inches
2. more usually such a sheet folded or cut in half, thus approximately 8 x 13.25 inches.
3. printing paper measuring 13.5 inches x 17 inches.

[edit] Derived terms

• double foolscap

[edit] See also

• quarto

• (A paper sizes): 2A0   A0   A1   A2   A3   A4   A5   A6   A7   A8   A9   A10