delaine
Americannoun
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(initial capital letter) Delaine Merino.
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a high-quality wool of combing length often used in worsteds.
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a high-grade worsted dress goods formerly in use.
noun
Etymology
Origin of delaine
1830–40; < French ( mousseline ) de laine (muslin) of wool
Example Sentences
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Ma came sailing over in her fine delaine, and said severely: “Laura!”
From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder
The delaine was kept wrapped in paper and laid away.
From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Ma was beautiful, too, in her dark green delaine, with the little leaves that looked like strawberries scattered over it.
From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder
It showed how important a dance was, if Ma was going to wear the beautiful delaine dress.
From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder
A plain merino or dark silk, with a cloth cloak, will look much better than the most expensive velvet cloak over a cheap delaine dress.
From The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness A Complete Hand Book for the Use of the Lady in Polite Society by Hartley, Florence
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