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in quires Definition


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quire
noun
    1. A measure for paper that is equivalent to 25 (formerly 24) sheets and one-twentieth of a ream.
    2a. A set of four sheets of parchment or paper folded in half together to form eight leaves;
    2b. loosely
      Any set of folded sheets that is grouped together with other similar ones and bound into book form.
Idiom: in quires
    Not bound together; in sheets.
Etymology: 15c: from French quaier, from Latin quaterni a set of four.



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