cavalry twill

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a strong cotton, wool, or worsted fabric constructed in double twill, used for apparel.

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Also called tricotine.

Origin of cavalry twill

First recorded in 1940–45

Words nearby cavalry twill

cavalla, Cavalleria Rusticana, Cavallini, cavalry, cavalryman, cavalry twill, Cavan, cavate, cavatelli, cavatina, cave

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British Dictionary definitions for cavalry twill

cavalry twill

noun

a strong woollen twill fabric used for trousers, etc

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