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Palimpsest
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palimpsest, manuscris rescris
a manuscript that was written on, erased, and written on again and again, while the previous text was still partially visible
Exemple
The ancient scroll was a palimpsest, with layers of text scraped away and overwritten with new writing, revealing glimpses of its earlier content.
Ruloul antic era un palimpsest, cu straturi de text zgâriate și rescrise cu scriere nouă, dezvăluind licăriri ale conținutului său anterior.
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something that has been reused, altered, or repurposed but still shows traces of its earlier form
Exemple
The city is a palimpsest of past civilizations, with ancient walls beneath modern streets.
