cassimere

or cas·i·mere, cas·i·mire

[ kas-uh-meer ]

noun

1. a twill-weave, worsted suiting fabric, often with a striped pattern.

cassimere

/ ˈkæsɪˌmɪə /

noun

1. a woollen suiting cloth of plain or twill weave

Word History and Origins

Origin of cassimere¹

First recorded in 1695–1705; variant of cashmere

Word History and Origins

Origin of cassimere¹

C18: variant of cashmere, from Kashmir

Example Sentences

Fine woolen cassimere of medium thickness for coat, vest and pantaloons, with no cotton lining.

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The room was hung in blue silk, with white ornaments; the furniture was in white cassimere touched with blue.

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He wore close-fitting pantaloons of white cassimere, and top-boots, and held his hat in his hand.

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Kinney was dressed in a long frock-coat of cheap diagonals, black cassimere pantaloons, a blue necktie, and a celluloid collar.

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"It was from this piece," said Mr. Griswold, throwing on the table a roll of dark green cassimere.

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