hodden

British  

/ ˈhɒdɪn, ˈhɒdən /

noun

1. a coarse homespun cloth produced in Scotland: hodden grey is made by mixing black and white wools

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Etymology

Origin of hodden

C18: Scottish, of obscure origin

Example Sentences

What tho' on hamely fare we dine, Wear hodden gray, and a' that; Gie fools their silks, and knaves their wine— A man's a man for a' that.

From Elementary Guide to Literary Criticism by Painter, F. V. N. (Franklin Verzelius Newton)

And this may exhibit itself under the hodden grey of the peasant as well as under the laced coat of the noble. 

From Self help; with illustrations of conduct and perseverance by Smiles, Samuel

That group, with wild beards and long unkempt hair, clad in rough garments of every shade, from "butternut" to hodden gray, come evidently from the far uplands of Virginia.

From Border and Bastille by Lawrence, George A. (George Alfred)

Our great poet formed a correcter estimate: “What though on hamely fare we dine, Wear hodden grey, and a’ that?

From Leading Articles on Various Subjects by Davidson, John

Vashti had discarded her cloak of furs, and faced him now in such garb as is worn by the poorest in the Islands: a short gown of hodden gray, coarse-knitted stockings, and stout shoes.

From Major Vigoureux by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir