Vel"lum (?), n. [OE.
velim, F. vélin, fr. L. vitulinus of a calf, fr.
vitulus a calf. See Veal.]
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.
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