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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.
The medieval manuscript was a palimpsest, its vellum pages bearing traces of multiple texts that had been erased and written over throughout the centuries.
Manuscrisul medieval era un palimpsest, paginile sale de velină purtau urme ale mai multor texte care fuseseră șterse și rescrise de-a lungul secolelor.
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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.
His novel is a palimpsest, incorporating elements of older literary works.
