grogram

[grog-ruhm]

noun

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

grogram

/ ˈɡrɒɡrəm /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of grogram¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of grogram¹

C16: from French gros grain coarse grain; see _grosgrain

Example Sentences

Madam from the vicarage, in her grogram, learned in syrups, salves, and possets?

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Time had stiffened, not softened, both her grogram and her prejudices.

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In ‘grogram’ we are entirely to seek for the derivation; but in ‘grogran’ or ‘grograin’, as earlier it was spelt, one could scarcely miss ‘grosgrain’, the stuff of a coarse grain or woof.

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The admiral at that time wore a grogram coat, for which reason they nicknamed him "Old Grog," &c.

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The admiral, at that time, wore a grogram coat, for which reason they nick-named himPg 104 "Old Grog," hence, by degrees, the mixed liquor he introduced universally obtained the name of "Grog."

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