Deckles

/ˈdɛkəlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of deckle; multiple removable frames used in traditional papermaking.

Etymology

Standard English pluralization of 'deckle' (from German 'Deckel'). Used in papermaking and printing terminology.

Kelly Says

Artisan papermakers still use multiple deckles of different sizes to create custom paper dimensions, keeping alive a craft that dates back to 9th-century China.

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