letterlocking (process)

Preferred label: letterlocking (process)

Alternative label: letter-locking, letter locking

Scope note: The act of folding and securing an epistolary writing substrate (such as papyrus, parchment, or paper) to function as its envelope or sending device. As distinct from the use of a wrapper or gummed envelope, and from paper-folding traditions such as origami.

Parent concept: techniques

Related concept: letterlocked (objects)