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flong
CIDE DICTIONARY
flong, imp. & p. p.
flong, n. [Of the same origin as flawn, flan, a metal disk.].
A compressed mass of paper sheets, forming a matrix or mold for stereotype plates. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
flong, n. Printing prepared paper for making stereotype moulds.
Etymology
F flan FLAN
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