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grogram
[ grog-ruhm ]
noun
- a coarse fabric of silk, of silk and mohair or wool, or of wool, formerly in use.
grogram
/ ˈɡrɒɡrəm /
noun
- a coarse fabric of silk, wool, or silk mixed with wool or mohair, often stiffened with gum, formerly used for clothing
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Origin of grogram1
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Example Sentences
Sir Gregory Grogram, with a great deal of earnestness, supported the Lords' amendment,—as he was in honour bound to do.
In truth, he thought she looked very pretty in it, better than in grogram or in linsey-woolsey, although at double the cost.
Admiral Vernon (18th century) was called by the sailors "Old Grog" from his habit of wearing grogram breeches.
He stood opposite to Amy for some moments, then said, with a smile, 'I was wrong about the grogram.
There must be the church, and all that; and for the rest, Amy, I don't think I shall find out whether you wear lace or grogram.'
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