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linsey-woolsey

/ˈlɪn.ziˈwʊl.zi/

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noun

/ˈlɪn.ziˈwʊl.zi/C2formalobsolete
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее грубую ткань, сотканную из льняной основы и шерстяного или хлопкового утка, исторически использовавшуюся для одежды или предметов домашнего обихода.

A noun referring to a coarse fabric woven with a linen warp and a woof of wool or cotton, historically used for clothing or household items.

  1. A coarse fabricC2formalbritish

    A type of rough, durable fabric traditionally woven with a linen warp and a wool or cotton weft.

    ruГрубая ткань

    • In colonial times, linsey-woolsey was commonly used for work clothes.
    • The museum displayed a dress made of linsey-woolsey from the 18th century.
    • Linsey-woolsey was valued for its warmth and sturdiness.

    Synonymswincey

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  • linsey-woolsey's possessive singular form
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