Lunellum

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A '''lunellum''' is a crescent-shaped knife that was used in [[Middle Ages|medieval times]] to prepare [[parchment]].<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref><ref></ref> The word is derived from the [[Latin]] ''luna'' (moon) because of its shape. The tool is used for the purpose of scraping off (''scudding'') remaining tissue from a stretched [[Skin|animal skin]] that was previously treated, and has its shape to prevent it cutting through the skin.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref><ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref><ref></ref>

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