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coutil

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[koo-teel, -til] / kuˈtil, -ˈtɪl /

noun

  1. a sturdy fabric constructed of a compactly woven herringbone twill.

Etymology

Origin of coutil

1850–55; < French, Old French, equivalent to coute quilt + -il noun suffix

Example Sentences

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"A splendid line in corsets, in fine white coutil, usually sold at 14s. 11d., are offered sale at 17s. 11d. each."—Fashions for All.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, April 11, 1917 by Various

The pardessus has under-fronts of white cambric or coutil, thus presenting precisely the effect of a gentleman's waistcoat.

From The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 4, November 1, 1851 by Various

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