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Palimpsest
01
палимпсест
a manuscript that was written on, erased, and written on again and again, while the previous text was still partially visible
Примеры
The ancient scroll was a palimpsest, with layers of text scraped away and overwritten with new writing, revealing glimpses of its earlier content.
Древний свиток был палимпсестом, со слоями текста, соскобленными и переписанными новыми надписями, открывая проблески его более раннего содержания.
The medieval manuscript was a palimpsest, its vellum pages bearing traces of multiple texts that had been erased and written over throughout the centuries.
Средневековая рукопись была палимпсестом, её пергаментные страницы несли следы множества текстов, которые были стёрты и переписаны на протяжении веков.
02
something that has been reused, altered, or repurposed but still shows traces of its earlier form
Примеры
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.
