Vel"lum (?), n. [OE. velim, F.
vélin, fr. L. vitulinus of a calf, fr. vitulus
a calf. See Veal.] A fine kind of parchment, usually made from
calfskin, and rendered clear and white, -- used as for writing upon, and
for binding books.
Vellum cloth, a fine kind of cotton fabric, made
very transparent, and used as a tracing cloth.