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To: KingLudd

As a calligrapher and illuminator you are absolutely correct. In the strictest sense, “vellum,” is cow or calf skin only, deriving from the same root as, “veal.”


8 posted on 07/20/2018 2:55:00 PM PDT by Joe 6-pack (Qui me amat, amat et canem meum.)
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To: Joe 6-pack

‘Vellum’ = ‘Veal’ + ‘YUM’!........................


22 posted on 07/23/2018 6:16:42 AM PDT by Red Badger (July 2018 - the month the world discovered the TRUTH......Q Anon)
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To: Joe 6-pack
In the strictest sense, “vellum,” is cow or calf skin only, deriving from the same root as, “veal.”

The text was translated as: "Try the veal. It's the best in the city."

23 posted on 07/23/2018 6:19:20 AM PDT by GreenHornet
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