delaine

[duh-leyn]

noun

1. (initial capital letter),  Delaine Merino.

2. a high-quality wool of combing length often used in worsteds.

3. a high-grade worsted dress goods formerly in use.

delaine

/ dəˈleɪn /

noun

1. a sheer wool or wool and cotton fabric

Word History and Origins

Origin of delaine¹

1830–40; < French ( mousseline ) de laine (muslin) of wool

Word History and Origins

Origin of delaine¹

C19: from French mousseline de laine muslin of wool

Example Sentences

"This week, IMO member states squandered a golden opportunity for the global shipping sector to show the world how it can turn the tide on catastrophic climate heating, putting their own goals out of reach", said Delaine McCullough, president of the Clean Shipping Coalition.

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Delaine Eastin, a trailblazer who is among a handful of women ever elected to statewide office in California, has died after suffering a stroke, according to her representatives.

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“Delaine will be remembered for her boundless intellect, infinitely compassionate spirit, sharp sense of humor, and courageous leadership in local, state, national and international realms,” said a statement released by those close to Eastin after her death on April 23.

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Delaine Eastin was a sophomore in high school when a drama teacher urged her to try out for a part in “The Man Who Came to Dinner.”

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“Boy was I lucky! In 1990, I was a brand-new assemblywoman and Delaine took me under her wing,” said former state Sen. DeDe Alpert, who served in the state Assembly with Eastin.

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