单词 | palimpsest |
释义 | palimpsest n.   1. a piece of writing-material or manuscript on which the original writing has been effaced to make room for other writing.   2. a monumental brass turned and re-engraved on the reverse side. Etymology: L palimpsestus f. Gk palimpsestos f. palin again + psestos rubbed smooth |
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