etamine

American  

[et-uh-meen] / ˈɛt əˌmin /

noun

1. a lightweight cotton or worsted fabric constructed in plain weave and loosely woven.

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etamine British  

/ ˈɛtəmɪn, ˈɛtəˌmiːn /

noun

1. a cotton or worsted fabric of loose weave, used for clothing, curtains, etc

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Etymology

Origin of etamine

From French, dating back to 1750–60; estamin

Example Sentences

The name Etam is short for the etamine fabric used in undergarment production.

From Reuters • Apr. 15, 2010

It was of homespun, hard-twisted wool etamine very durable, of a sort which is made, with slight variations, in several governments.

From Russian Rambles by Hapgood, Isabel Florence

It might have been only a yellow taffeta drop-skirt under tan etamine, but we must take his word for it, as we did not see it and he did.

From Threads of Grey and Gold by Reed, Myrtle

An etamine is a thin, glossy fabric used principally for women’s dress goods.

From Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades by Dooley, William H. (William Henry)

Similar to etamine, with a very close mesh, made first of silk and wool.

From Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades by Dooley, William H. (William Henry)