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Palimpsest
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palimpseste
a manuscript that was written on, erased, and written on again and again, while the previous text was still partially visible
Exemples
The medieval manuscript was a palimpsest, its vellum pages bearing traces of multiple texts that had been erased and written over throughout the centuries.
Le manuscrit médiéval était un palimpseste, ses pages de vélin portant les traces de multiples textes qui avaient été effacés et réécrits au fil des siècles.
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something that has been reused, altered, or repurposed but still shows traces of its earlier form
Exemples
His novel is a palimpsest, incorporating elements of older literary works.
