Etymology
The word "deckle" has an uncertain origin, but the following two theories are widely accepted:
Meaning
A deckle is:
Origin
The use of a deckle in papermaking can be traced back to the early days of papermaking in China. In the 2nd century BCE, Chinese papermakers used a wooden frame to shape the paper during production. The deckle was later adopted by papermakers in Europe in the 13th century CE.
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Etymology The word deck has two main etymological origins Old English dec or th
Etymology The word deckle has an uncertain origin but the following two theories are w
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