delaine

American  

[duh-leyn] / dəˈleɪn /

noun

1. (initial capital letter) Delaine Merino.

2. a high-quality wool of combing length often used in worsteds.

3. a high-grade worsted dress goods formerly in use.

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delaine British  

/ dəˈleɪn /

noun

1. a sheer wool or wool and cotton fabric

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Etymology

Origin of delaine

1830–40; < French ( mousseline ) de laine (muslin) of wool

Example Sentences

“Boy was I lucky! In 1990, I was a brand-new assemblywoman and Delaine took me under her wing,” said former state Sen. DeDe Alpert, who served in the state Assembly with Eastin.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2024

Delaine Whitehead, who lives in Orange County, Calif., started taking medication for anxiety about a year after her husband, Walt, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.

From Washington Post • Nov. 19, 2021

Here’s a look at some of the debates that have emerged during the race, which includes Democrats Gavin Newsom, Antonio Villaraigosa, John Chiang and Delaine Eastin and Republicans John Cox and Travis Allen.

From Washington Times • Jun. 2, 2018

Chiang and former schools superintendent Delaine Eastin were in the single digits while 22 percent of voters said they were undecided in the survey of the 867 likely voters.

From Seattle Times • May 5, 2018

Lady Merton and Anderson began to ascend a long flight of steps leading from the garden path below to the balcony where Delaine stood.

From Lady Merton, Colonist by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.