Deckle

The frame of the mold used in paper-making. It leaves behind a rough edge on a sheet of paper.

The frame of the mold used in paper-making. It leaves behind a rough edge on a sheet of paper. See also: Paper.

  • French:
    Couverte
  • Italian:
    Cascio, casso; Coperta
  • Portuguese:
    espaldar
  • Spanish:
    Frasqueta

Geoffrey Ashall Glaister. Encyclopedia of the Book, 2nd ed. (New Castle, DE: Oak Knoll Press; London: The British Library, 1996).