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单词 paperhanging
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Definition of paperhanging in English:

paperhanging

noun ˈpeɪpəˌhaŋɪŋ
  • 1The action or an act of decorating a room with wallpaper.

  • 2The posting of bills, advertisements, etc., on a billboard or hoarding. rare. Now historical.

  • 3Slang (originally US). The passing of forged cheques; forging.

Origin

Late 17th century (in an earlier sense). From paper + hanging.

Definition of paperhanging in US English:

paperhanging

nounˈpeɪpəˌhaŋɪŋ
  • 1The action or an act of decorating a room with wallpaper.

  • 2The posting of bills, advertisements, etc., on a billboard or hoarding. rare. Now historical.

  • 3Slang (originally US). The passing of forged cheques; forging.

Origin

Late 17th century (in an earlier sense). From paper + hanging.

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