percaline

[ pur-kuh-leen ]

noun

1. a fine, lightweight cotton fabric, usually finished with a gloss and dyed in one color, used especially for linings.

percaline

/ -lɪn; ˈpɜːkəˌliːn /

noun

1. a fine light cotton fabric, used esp for linings

Word History and Origins

Origin of percaline¹

From French, dating back to 1855–60; percale, -ine ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of percaline¹

C19: from French; see percale

Example Sentences

Percaline is used chiefly for feminine wearing apparel, principally for linings, petticoats, etc.

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You needn't tease me about that, for you know as well as anything that I meant percaline.

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Cover the outside with green percaline and finish the top with sprigs of holly and a bow of red and green ribbon.

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The frame was covered with a kind of cloth called “percaline.”

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