grogram

[ grog-ruhm ]

/ ˈgrɒg rəm /

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noun

a coarse fabric of silk, of silk and mohair or wool, or of wool, formerly in use.

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Origin of grogram

From Middle French gros grain, dating back to 1555–65. See grosgrain

Words nearby grogram

Grofé, grog, grogger, groggery, groggy, grogram, grogshop, groin, groining, grok, Grolier

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How to use grogram in a sentence

Sir Gregory Grogram, with a great deal of earnestness, supported the Lords' amendment,—as he was in honour bound to do.
The Prime Minister|Anthony Trollope
In truth, he thought she looked very pretty in it, better than in grogram or in linsey-woolsey, although at double the cost.
The Golden Dog|William Kirby
Admiral Vernon (18th century) was called by the sailors "Old Grog" from his habit of wearing grogram breeches.
The Romance of Words (4th ed.)|Ernest Weekley
He stood opposite to Amy for some moments, then said, with a smile, 'I was wrong about the grogram.
The Heir of Redclyffe|Charlotte M. Yonge

There must be the church, and all that; and for the rest, Amy, I don't think I shall find out whether you wear lace or grogram.'
The Heir of Redclyffe|Charlotte M. Yonge

British Dictionary definitions for grogram

grogram

/ (ˈɡrɒɡrəm) /

noun

a coarse fabric of silk, wool, or silk mixed with wool or mohair, often stiffened with gum, formerly used for clothing

Word Origin for grogram

C16: from French gros grain coarse grain; see grosgrain

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