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  Swiss muslin

  noun

  a crisp, sheer muslin that is constructed in plain weave, bleached white or dyed, and often ornamented with raised dots or figures dotted swiss, used chiefly in the manufacture of curtains and women's summer clothes.
• swiss muslin
  swiss muslin

  noun

  a fine muslin dress fabric, usually having a raised or woven pattern of dolls or figures

Swiss muslin

American  

noun

1. a crisp, sheer muslin that is constructed in plain weave, bleached white or dyed, and often ornamented with raised dots or figures dotted swiss, used chiefly in the manufacture of curtains and women's summer clothes.

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swiss muslin British  

noun

1. a fine muslin dress fabric, usually having a raised or woven pattern of dolls or figures

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Etymology

Origin of Swiss muslin

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

My cape was of Swiss muslin, with rich foulard patterns stamped on it.

From The Lost Wagon by Kjelgaard, James Arthur

Fine Swiss muslin and the fabric known as cheese cloth make good rags for wiping.

From A Treatise on Etching by Lalanne, Maxime

Edna's slender, graceful figure was robed in white Swiss muslin, with a bertha of rich lace; and rose-colored ribbons formed the sash, and floated from her shoulders.

From St. Elmo by Evans, Augusta J. (Augusta Jane)

The child wore a Swiss muslin over a red flannel skirt, and her lower limbs were encased in black stockings and blue shoes.

From Elsie's Girlhood A Sequel to "Elsie Dinsmore" and "Elsie's Holidays at Roselands" by Finley, Martha

The coverings now in vogue are: Nottingham lace, darned net, applique, antique lace, and Swiss muslin.

From The Ladies Book of Useful Information Compiled from many sources by Anonymous