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English word origin

Etymology of decal

Clipping of decalcomania.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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noun

A design or picture produced in order to be transferred to another surface either permanently or temporarily. · A decorative sticker. · A texture overlaid on another texture to provide extra details.

verb

To apply decals to.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of decalcomania.

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