grogram

[grog-ruh m]

noun

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

Origin of grogram

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

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Examples from the Web for grogram

"We can prove by Grogram that she was told that another wife was living," said Sir William.
Lady Anna|Anthony Trollope
Grogram was an old butler who had been in the old Earl's service for thirty years.
Lady Anna|Anthony Trollope
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
Time had stiffened, not softened, both her grogram and her prejudices.
Clare Avery|Emily Sarah Holt

I believe Mr. Harris in Spittlefields (of whom I had the last) will let you have the grogram as good and cheap as anybody.
Customs and Fashions in Old New England|Alice Morse Earle

British Dictionary definitions for grogram

grogram

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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Word Origin and History for grogram

grogram

1560s, from Middle French gros grain "coarse grain or texture;" see gross + grain (n.).

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