nun's veiling

American  

noun

1. a thin, plain-woven, worsted fabric, originally for nuns' veils but now also for dresses, coats, etc.

---

Etymology

Origin of nun's veiling

First recorded in 1880–85

---

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

nun's veiling

"You won't be too conspicuous," said her mother; adding slowly, "you might wear the nun's veiling well enough as you haven't any part in the play, Polly," and she scanned the rosy face keenly.

From Five Little Peppers Midway by Margaret Sidney

To this list of woolen goods may be added the crape cloth with crinkled, rough surface, nun's veiling, flannel which is woven in a variety of ways, broadcloth, wool canvas, and poplins.

From Textiles and Clothing by Kate Heintz Watson

A long veil of fine silk nun's veiling is worn with this, with a tulle or net face veil with a narrow fold of crepe.

From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Thomas Jefferson Ritter

Clad in draperies of soft nun's veiling Jennie Montgomery was, if not pretty, quite interesting, and her bright, fresh face was refreshing as the air of her native vales.

From Marguerite Verne by Rebecca Agatha Armour

Would you like a nun's veiling one, or a cotton?

From Anxious Audrey by Mabel Quiller-Couch

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

---