Meaning of the word foolscap in English

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foolscap

US /ˈfuːl.skæp/
UK /ˈfuːl.skæp/

Noun

a size of paper, typically 13 x 8 inches (33 x 20 cm), formerly used for legal documents and official correspondence

Example:
He filled several sheets of foolscap with his handwritten notes.
The old legal documents were printed on thick foolscap paper.