paperhanging

English

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) The trade of hanging wallpaper on walls.
  • (countable) Wallpaper.
  • (uncountable) The illegal activities of a paperhanger; counterfeiting fraud.

Etymology

Compound from English paper + English hanging.

Origin

English

hanging

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