cartonnage

English

Noun

cartonnage (countable and uncountable, plural cartonnages)

  1. The papyrus used to wrap mummies in ancient Egypt.
  2. Pasteboard.

French

Etymology

cartonner + -age

Noun

cartonnage m (plural cartonnages)

  1. a cardboard covering of a parcel for protection during delivery

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