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interlining

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[ in-ter-lahy-ning ]
/ ˈɪn tərˌlaɪ nɪŋ /

noun

an inner lining placed between the ordinary lining and the outer fabric of a garment.
material, as cotton or wool, for this purpose.
lining and padding quilted together.

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Origin of interlining

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First recorded in 1880–85; interline2 + -ing1

Words nearby interlining

interlinear, interlinear spacing, interlineate, interlingua, interlingual, interlining, interlink, interlobar artery, interlobar duct, interlobar vein of kidney, interlobitis

Definition for interlining (2 of 2)

interlining2
[ in-ter-lahy-ning ]
/ ˌɪn tərˈlaɪ nɪŋ /

noun

something that is written or inserted between lines of writing or print.
such insertions collectively.

Origin of interlining

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late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at interline1, -ing1
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Words related to interlining

stuff, cover, fill, quilt, overlay, wad, bush, face, reinforce, sheath, panel, incrust, encrust, wainscot, ceil

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British Dictionary definitions for interlining

interlining
/ (ˈɪntəˌlaɪnɪŋ) /

noun

the material used to interline parts of garments, now often made of reinforced paper
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