Word of the day: frisket

[“Dots All, Folks!” Zippy, September 5, 2024. Click for a larger view.]

In the third panel of today’s strip, Zippy explains: “Th’ space outside th’ panels is un-specked because a frisket is being used to confine th’ spattered areas!”

Frisket comes from the French frisquette, origin unknown. The OED has one definition: “a thin iron frame hinged to the tympan, having tapes or paper strips stretched across it, for keeping the sheet in position while printing.” First citation: 1683.

Merriam-Webster has a definition that fits today’s strip: “a masking device or material used especially in printing or graphic arts.” First use: c. 1898.

Wikipedia offers further explanation.

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