delaine

[ duh-leyn ]

noun

1. (initial capital letter) Delaine Merino.
2. a high-quality wool of combing length often used in worsteds.
3. a high-grade worsted dress goods formerly in use.

delaine

/ dəˈleɪn /

noun

1. a sheer wool or wool and cotton fabric

Word History and Origins

Origin of delaine¹

1830–40; < French ( mousseline ) de laine (muslin) of wool

Word History and Origins

Origin of delaine¹

C19: from French mousseline de laine muslin of wool

Example Sentences

She bought herself three new dresses; a neat gingham for morning wear, a delaine for afternoons, and something nicer for best.

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The bride, who was a beautiful girl, wore a delaine dress of light and dark blue with a large white lace fichu.

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They also very much admired my mother's delaine dress which was of triangles in blue, red, black and white.

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All wool challis does not differ essentially from the old-fashioned muslin delaine.

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In fact she was more than ever pleased with her new gray delaine dress with its long full skirt.

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