kerseymere

American  

[kur-zee-meer] / ˈkɜr ziˌmɪər /

noun

1. a heavily fulled woolen cloth constructed in twill weave and finished with a fine nap.

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kerseymere British  

/ ˈkɜːzɪˌmɪə /

noun

1. a fine soft woollen cloth of twill weave

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Etymology

Origin of kerseymere

First recorded in 1775–85; kersey + (cassi)mere

Example Sentences

It is healthy to hate a bundle of broadcloth, kerseymere, buttons, and brass, and it's my delight by day and dream by night.

From Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 07, May 14, 1870 by Various

Captain Brand rapped his snuff-box, opened the diamond-crusted lid, took a dainty pinch, laid his cambric handkerchief over his kerseymere breeches, and resumed his narrative.

From Captain Brand of the "Centipede" A Pirate of Eminence in the West Indies: His Love and Exploits, Together with Some Account of the Singular Manner by Which He Departed This Life by Wise, H. A. (Henry Augustus)

Of a Sunday, with their blue coats and kerseymere knee-breeches, and jolly red laces, they looked more like country squires than common farmers. 

From East Anglia Personal Recollections and Historical Associations by Ritchie, J. Ewing (James Ewing)

The man has got on a blue coat and kerseymere leggings; he has black whiskers, and a reddish face.

From The Mayor of Casterbridge by Hardy, Thomas

There had entered upon the down from another direction several battalions of foot, in white kerseymere breeches and cloth gaiters. 

From The Trumpet-Major by Hardy, Thomas