shirting

[ shur-ting ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

shirting

/ ˈʃɜːtɪŋ /

First recorded in 1595–1605; shirt + -ing ¹

They mostly come in packs of five and are made out of 100-percent cotton shirting fabric.

How many shiploads of fine shirting were presented during those few days it is impossible to say.

The cloth recommended to be used, is that kind of linen which is called shirting-width.

Have some sacks made of about seven-eighths shirting, large enough to hold the hams and tie above the hock.

The foolish woman wrapped up the shirting and counted out the money and the laborer hurried off.

A number of fine pictures hung on the walls, and richly bound books lay on the shirting tables amid pieces of rare bric-à-brac.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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