outing flannel

noun

a light cotton flannel with a short, dense nap.

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Origin of outing flannel

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Words nearby outing flannel

outhaul, outhit, outhouse, outie, outing, outing flannel, outjockey, outlaid, outland, outlander, outlandish
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Example sentences from the Web for outing flannel

  • The outing-flannel night dress completes the outfit and should be the only style of dress worn for the first two weeks.

    The Mother and Her Child|William S. Sadler