STENCILS
Noun
stencils
plural of stencil
Source: Wiktionary
STENCIL
Sten"cil, n. Etym: [Probably from OF. estincelle spangle, spark, F.
étincelle spark, L. scintilla. See Scintillate, and cf. Tinsel.]
Definition: A thin plate of metal, leather, or other material, used in
painting, marking, etc. The pattern is cut out of the plate, which is
then laid flat on the surface to be marked, and the color brushed
over it. Called also stencil plate.
Sten"cil, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Stenciled or Stencilled; p. pr. & vb.
n. Stenciling or Stencilling.]
Definition: To mark, paint, or color in figures with stencils; to form or
print by means of a stencil.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition