Mimeograph (noun)

A machine that uses a stencil and ink to make multiple copies of a document, typically used before the widespread use of photocopiers.

Origin:

Compound word formed by mime + o + graph, meaning a machine that uses a stencil to make multiple copies of a document.

Examples:

1. The teacher used a mimeograph to make copies of the test.
2. The mimeograph was a popular way to make copies before the advent of the photocopier.
3. The school had a mimeograph machine in the basement.
4. The mimeograph was a labor-intensive process and required a lot of time.
5. The mimeograph was replaced by the newer and more efficient photocopier.