bookfell noun2 •(no longer used) A skin prepared for writing upon; a sheet of vellum or parchment; paper. •(no longer used) A vellum or parchment manuscript.Write this on a bookfell or parchment so long that it may embrace the head on the outside, and hang it on the neck of the man who needs it; it will soon be well with him. — 1866 formsbookfells