Canton flannel

noun

1. a plain-weave or twill-weave cotton fabric with a long, fleecy nap usually on one side only, used for sportswear, undergarments, backings and linings, etc.

Canton flannel

/ -tən; ˈkæntɒn /

noun

1. See cotton flannel
   another name for cotton flannel

Word History and Origins

Origin of Canton flannel¹

1880–85; after Canton, China

Word History and Origins

Origin of Canton flannel¹

C19: named after Canton, China

Example Sentences

White canton flannel is not good for this purpose, it soils easily and the chemicals used for bleaching it discolour silver.

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And here is a nice white canton-flannel bag in my pocket that Herbert has used for his marbles.

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With ink, mark the fleecy side of the strips of white canton flannel to resemble white ermine.

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Very good stemming may be made by tinting canton flannel, which has a very long nap or pile.

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An iceless refrigerator may be made from a rectangular frame of wood, to which heavy canton flannel is buttoned or tacked.

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