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Definitions for Foolscap
[1] a type of inexpensive writing paper, especially legal-size, lined, yellow sheets, bound in tablet form.
[2] Chiefly British . a size of drawing or printing paper, 13.5 × 17 inches (34 × 43 cm). Abbreviation : cap., fcp.
[3] Also called foolscap octavo. a size of book, about 4.25 × 6.75 inches (11 × 17 cm), untrimmed.
[4] Also called foolscap quarto. Chiefly British . a size of book, about 6.75 × 8.5 inches (17 × 22 cm) untrimmed.
[5] fool's cap(def 1) .
[6] mainly British a size of writing or printing paper, 13 1 /2 by 17 inches or 13 1 /4 by 16 1 /2 inches
[7] a book size, 4 1 /4 by 6 3 /4 inches (foolscap octavo ) or (chiefly Brit) 6 3 /4 by 8 1 /2 inches (foolscap quarto )
[8] a variant spelling of fool's cap
Words nearby Foolscap
foolfish, foolhardy, foolish, foolproof, fools rush in where angels fear to tread, foolscap, foosball, foot, foot brake, foot doctor, foot drop
Origin of Foolscap
First recorded in 1690–1700; so called from the watermark of a fool's cap formerly used on such paper
Word origin for Foolscap
C17: see fool 1 , cap ; so called from the watermark formerly used on this kind of paper