woollen

/ ˈwʊlən /

adjective

often plural a garment or piece of cloth made wholly or partly of wool, esp a knitted one

Mrs. Kerry, enveloped in a woollen dressing-gown, which obviously belonged to the Inspector, came into the room.

Woollen rags are mixed with cotton which has no manurial value, and the skin refuse from tan-works contains much lime.

Woollen rags have been largely employed as a manure for hops, and are believed to surpass every other substance for that crop.

The progress of the woollen manufactures of Ireland excited even more alarm and indignation than the contraband trade with France.

Linen is still made there; and by 'clothe of Reynes' some kind of linen, rather than of woollen cloth, is meant.

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