linsey

American  

[lin-zee] / ˈlɪn zi /

noun

plural

linseys

1. linsey-woolsey.

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Example Sentences

Cora woke in the pit of the night, her head resting on a rolled-up linsey blanket.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead

"I wouldn't mistake Ann Boyd's solid shape and blue linsey frock ten miles off," was the cold comfort Sam dispensed in his next remark.

From Ann Boyd by Harben, Will N. (Will Nathaniel)

"Law mercy, July, I hain't had sech a time sence I was borned!" exclaimed Mrs. Doggett, and while old July unharnessed Big Money, and blanketed him with an ancient linsey quilt, she related her trials.

From The Tobacco Tiller A Tale of the Kentucky Tobacco Fields by Hackley, Sarah Bell

She was clad in a warm homemade linsey dress, with a white handkerchief over her shoulders, and white muslin cuffs to match.

From 'As Gold in the Furnace' A College Story by Copus, John E.

In petticoats of linsey red, And jackets neatly kept, The vrouws their knitting-needles sped And deftly spun and swept.

From Historic Shrines of America Being the Story of One Hundred and Twenty Historic Buildings and the Pioneers Who Made Them Notable by Faris, John T. (John Thomson)