Canton flannel
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Canton flannel
1880–85; after Canton, China
Example Sentences
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Canton flannel suit of white, trimmed with long points cut from cloth, to represent icicles.
From The White Christmas and other Merry Christmas Plays by Hare, Walter Ben
Make of 8 pounds sugar and 2 quarts water a plain syrup; when nearly cold add 1 quart pure lemon juice; filter through a Canton flannel filter and bottle.
From Desserts and Salads by Lemcke, Gesine
She then brought a piece of Canton flannel, and the shears, and put them into my hands, saying that I might make two pairs of night-trowsers for the baby.
From A Woman who went to Alaska by Sullivan, May Kellogg
If used with care, an undercloth of this kind will last a long time, and I have found Canton flannel much more satisfactory than felt.
From Harper's Round Table, October 1, 1895 by Various
"Yes, I'd like to have it, but—" Drusilla thought of her two Canton flannel nightdresses lying in her little trunk.
From Drusilla with a Million by Cooper, Elizabeth
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