delaine

American  

[duh-leyn] / dəˈleɪn /

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.

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delaine British  

/ dəˈleɪn /

noun

1. a sheer wool or wool and cotton fabric

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Etymology

Origin of delaine

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

Example Sentences

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.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2024

Delaine Whitehead, who lives in Orange County, Calif., started taking medication for anxiety about a year after her husband, Walt, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.

From Washington Post • Nov. 19, 2021

Here’s a look at some of the debates that have emerged during the race, which includes Democrats Gavin Newsom, Antonio Villaraigosa, John Chiang and Delaine Eastin and Republicans John Cox and Travis Allen.

From Washington Times • Jun. 2, 2018

New ad: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Delaine Eastin released a television ad on Tuesday that features clips of most of her rivals in the race agreeing with her during a series of debates.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2018

But he had been in telephonic communication all the afternoon with Delaine and Lady Merton at Lake Louise, as to their departure for the Pacific.

From Lady Merton, Colonist by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.