Canton flannel
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Canton flannel
1880–85; after Canton, China
Example Sentences
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Directions.—Use the polish dry with a piece of chamois skin or Canton flannel, previously moistened with water or alcohol, and finish with the polish dry.
From One Thousand Secrets of Wise and Rich Men Revealed by C. A. Bogardus
Canton flannel suit of white, trimmed with long points cut from cloth, to represent icicles.
From The White Christmas and other Merry Christmas Plays by Walter Ben Hare
Make of 8 pounds sugar and 2 quarts water a plain syrup; when nearly cold add 1 quart pure lemon juice; filter through a Canton flannel filter and bottle.
From Desserts and Salads by Gesine Lemcke
She then brought a piece of Canton flannel, and the shears, and put them into my hands, saying that I might make two pairs of night-trowsers for the baby.
From A Woman who went to Alaska by May Kellogg Sullivan
Then a roar announced the appearance of the Rickettsville team and their opponents, who wore the name of Spatsburg on their Canton flannel shirts.
From The Redheaded Outfield by Zane Grey
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