Lectionary Calendar
Sunday, October 1st, 2023
the Week of Proper 21 / Ordinary 26
Take our poll

Bible Dictionaries
Parchment

King James Dictionary

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Parched
Next Entry
Pardon
Resource Toolbox
Additional Links

P`ARCHMENT, L. pergamena purgo The skin of a sheep or goat dressed or prepared and rendered fit for writing on. This is done by separating all the flesh and hair, rubbing the skin with pumice stone, and reducing its thickness with a sharp instrument. Vellum is made of the skins of abortive or very young calves.

Bibliography Information
Entry for 'Parchment'. King James Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​kjd/​p/parchment.html.
adsFree icon
Ads FreeProfile