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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.

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.

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.

; lack of arrangement; confusion; disarray; as, the troops were thrown into disorder; the papers are in disorder.

Not in order; marked by disorder; disarranged; immethodical; as, the books and papers are in a disorderly state.

ng dispatches; an advice boat. -- Dispatch box, a box for carrying dispatches; a box for papers and other conveniences when traveling.

A small piece of paper or parchment, containing the heads of a writing; a summary or digest.

An original or official paper relied upon as the basis, proof, or support of anything else; -- in its most extended sense, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information in the case; any material substance on which the thoughts of men are represented by any species of conventional mark or symbol…

rovided doolies, or little bamboo chairs slung on four men's shoulders, in which I put my papers and boxes, we next morning commenced the ascent. J. D. Hooker.

A bundle containing the papers in reference to some matter.