Canton flannel
noun
a plain-weave or twill-weave cotton fabric with a long, fleecy nap usually on one side only, used for sportswear, undergarments, backings and linings, etc.
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Origin of Canton flannel
1880–85; after Canton, China
Words nearby Canton flannel
canto fermo, canton, Canton crepe, Canton enamel, Cantonese, Canton flannel, canton ginger, Canton Island, cantonize, cantonment, Canton River
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Example sentences from the Web for Canton flannel
If a large cloth is used, put it on over the canton-flannel "silence cloth."
The Expert Maid-Servant|Cristine Terhune HerrickHave they any good Canton-flannel, suitable for a person of medium complexion?
When setting the table, cover first with a canton-flannel or felt cloth, in order to prevent noise and protect the table.
Public School Domestic Science|Mrs. J. HoodlessOn the large scale, the finer oils of this kind are often filtered through Canton-flannel bags.
Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II|Arnold Cooley
British Dictionary definitions for Canton flannel
Word Origin for Canton flannel
C19: named after Canton, China
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