PALIMPSEST


Meaning of PALIMPSEST in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpælɪmpsest ]

n. 1 a piece of writing-material or manuscript on which the original writing has been effaced to make room for other writing. 2 a monumental brass turned and re-engraved on the reverse side. [L palimpsestus f. Gk palimpsestos f. palin again + psestos rubbed smooth]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.