Category:Vellum

Vel"lum, n. Etym: [oe. velim, f. vélin, fr. L. vitulinus of a calf, Fr. vitulus a calf. See veal.]

Defn: a fine kind of parchment, usually made from calfskin, and Rendered clear and white, -- used as for writing upon, and for Binding books. Vellum cloth, a fine kind of cotton fabric, made very Transparent, and used as a tracing cloth.