delaine
(initial capital letter) Delaine Merino.
a high-quality wool of combing length often used in worsteds.
a high-grade worsted dress goods formerly in use.
Origin of delaine
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How to use delaine in a sentence
She bought herself three new dresses; a neat gingham for morning wear, a delaine for afternoons, and something nicer for best.
Choice Readings for the Home Circle | AnonymousThe bride, who was a beautiful girl, wore a delaine dress of light and dark blue with a large white lace fichu.
Old Rail Fence Corners | VariousThey also very much admired my mother's delaine dress which was of triangles in blue, red, black and white.
Old Rail Fence Corners | VariousAll wool challis does not differ essentially from the old-fashioned muslin delaine.
Textiles | William H. DooleyIn fact she was more than ever pleased with her new gray delaine dress with its long full skirt.
Susan B. Anthony | Alma Lutz
British Dictionary definitions for delaine
/ (dəˈleɪn) /
a sheer wool or wool and cotton fabric
Origin of delaine
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