gros de Tours

American  

[groh duh toor, groh duh toor] / ˌgroʊ də ˈtʊər, groʊ də ˈtur /

noun

1. a ribbed silk fabric made with a two- or three-ply warp interlaced with organzine and tram filling.

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Etymology

Origin of gros de Tours

1790–1800; < French: literally, Tours gross; grosgrain

Example Sentences

The small hands turned over the gay little pieces with real satisfaction; she ran from Anna Maria to Isa, and from Isa to me, asking whether we preferred satin or moir� antique, brocade or gros de Tours.

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Drawing in—1st edge, 7 dents 4�2 gros de Tours.

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Ground, 968 " 2�2 armure 2d edge, 7 " 4�2 gros de Tours.

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Gros de Tours edges, 55 yards.

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Gros de Tours is sometimes used, especially when cotton or wool filling is employed, with a view to lay two picks nicely side by side, whereas a thread entered two ply with the taffeta weave will always receive some twist, which may disturb the perfect evenness of the fabric.

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