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Palimpsest
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palinsesto
a manuscript that was written on, erased, and written on again and again, while the previous text was still partially visible
Esempi
The parchment manuscript was a palimpsest, with faded ink and faint traces of erased writing, making it a challenging puzzle for historians and researchers to decipher.
Il manoscritto su pergamena era un palinsesto, con inchiostro sbiadito e deboli tracce di scrittura cancellata, rendendolo un enigma impegnativo da decifrare per storici e ricercatori.
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something that has been reused, altered, or repurposed but still shows traces of its earlier form
Esempi
The building is a palimpsest of Victorian, Gothic, and modern architecture.
