Palimpsest
01
palimpsest, omskriven handskrift
a manuscript that was written on, erased, and written on again and again, while the previous text was still partially visible
Exempel
The palimpsest revealed fragments of an ancient epic poem, shedding new light on the literary traditions of the time.
Palimpsesten avslöjade fragment av en antik episk dikt och kastade nytt ljus över tidens litterära traditioner.
02
something that has been reused, altered, or repurposed but still shows traces of its earlier form
Exempel
Fashion often creates a palimpsest of previous trends.
