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o sound, as a partition or floor, by filling the space within with mortar, by lining with paper, etc.

rb of India rubber or other material which rests on, and forms the edge of, the mold in a paper machine and determines the width of the paper. [Spelt also deckel, and deckle.]

The rough, untrimmed edge of paper left by the deckle; also, a rough edge in imitation of this.

Having a deckle edge; as, deckle-edged paper; a deckle-edged book.

of rights. (Eng. Hist) See Bill of rights, under Bill. -- Declaration of trust (Law), a paper subscribed by a grantee of property, acknowledging that he holds it in trust for the purposes and upon the terms set forth. Abbott.

A sealed instrument in writing, on paper or parchment, duly executed and delivered, containing some transfer, bargain, or contract.

nly one party, and distinguished from an indenture by having the edge of the parchment or paper cut even, or polled as it was anciently termed, instead of being indented. Burrill.

Of such a nature that anything may be erased from it; -- said of paper.

A printing and a writing paper of particular sizes. See under Paper.

To fall in value; to become of less worth; to sink in estimation; as, a paper currency will depreciate, unless it is convertible into specie.

To become apparent gradually; as, a picture on sensitive paper develops on the application of heat; the plans of the conspirators develop.

aste, usually made from the yolk and mayonnaise, seasoned with salt and/or spices such as paprika.

p steel frame, sharpened to a cutting edge, for cutting out articles from leather, cloth, paper, etc. -- The die is cast, the hazard must be run; the step is taken, and it is too late to draw back; the last chance is taken.

unlike; distinction; dissimilarity; unlikeness; variation; as, a difference of quality in paper; a difference in degrees of heat, or of light; what is the difference between the innocent and the guilty Differencies of administration, but the same Lord. 1 Cor. xii. 5.

Soiled; sullied; of a dark or dusky color; dark brown; dirty. "Scraps of dingy paper." Macaulay.

ected into the dust and powder of individuality. Burke. This restriction disconnects bank paper and the precious metals. Walsh.

terest; as, the banks discount notes and bills of exchange. Discount only unexceptionable paper. Walsh.

cause disbelief in the accuracy or authority of. An occasion might be given to the . . . papists of discrediting our common English Bible. Strype.

The nonpayment or nonacceptance of commercial paper by the party on whom it is drawn.

A flat, circular plate; as, a disk of metal or paper.