shirting

American

[shur-ting] / ˈʃɜr tɪŋ /

noun

any shirt fabric, as broadcloth or oxford.

shirting British

/ ˈʃɜːtɪŋ /

noun

fabric used in making men's shirts

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Etymology

Origin of shirting

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

Example Sentences

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Shirting in general is more complicated than a T-shirt or fleece because it’s woven rather than knit.

From New York Times • Nov. 28, 2018

Shirting, which has long since ceased to refer exclusively to shirt cloths, includes a large proportion of Lancashire manufacture.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 5 "Cosway" to "Coucy" by Various

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