waterleaf
1. A completely unsized sheet of paper, and one
having low water resistance. See also: ABSORBENT PAPERS . 2.
Handmade paper in its initial stage of
manufacture, consisting of paper fibers spread
evenly over the surface of the hand mold; they are
then removed and pressed between felts. As it is
unsized, it is very absorbent and has low water
resistance. It is generally surface sized to make
it suitable for writing or printing. See also: SIZING (1) . (17 , 156 )
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