cavalry twill

noun

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

cavalry twill

noun

1. a strong woollen twill fabric used for trousers, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of cavalry twill¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

The trainer Nicky Henderson went for a trilby – hats are big at the races – and that mix of tweed and cavalry twill you only ever see in the immediate vicinity of horseflesh.

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Poor old Drake," went on the doctor, "he'd got a new pair of cavalry twill breeches, cost him £5, 10s., and he'd never even worn them.

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