As the size of writing became smaller, both writing tools and surfaces changed. Vellum or parchment books replaced the papyrus roll, and the quill replaced the reed pen.
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- papyrus [pəˈpaiərəs] n. 莎草纸
- quill [kwil] n. 羽毛笔
