foolscap

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈfuːl.skæp/

Noun

alt-of alternative

Alternative form of fool's cap / (strictly) Writing paper sheets measuring 13.25 x 16.5 inches / (more usually) Such a sheet folded or cut in half, thus approximately 8 x 13.25 inches.

Japanese Meaning

（かつての）道化師の帽子、あるいはその形状を模したもの / 13.25 x 16.5インチ（約33.7 x 41.9cm）のサイズの書類用紙 / 通常はその用紙を半分に折る、約8 x 13.25インチ（約20.3 x 33.7cm）のサイズの紙

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She placed the embroidered foolscap on the jester's head before the parade.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

彼女はパレードの前に、刺繍が施された道化師の帽子を道化師の頭にかぶせた。

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Sense（1）

Alternative form of fool's cap

Sense（2）

(strictly) Writing paper sheets measuring 13.25 x 16.5 inches

Sense（3）

(more usually) Such a sheet folded or cut in half, thus approximately 8 x 13.25 inches.

At twilight in the summer there is never anybody to fear—man, woman, or cat—in the chambers and at that hour the mice come out. They do not eat parchment or foolscap or red tape, but they eat the luncheon crumbs.

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Sense（4）

Printing paper measuring 13.5 inches x 17 inches.

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