sanglier

American  

[sang-lee-er] / ˈsæŋ li ər /

noun

1. a closely woven fabric made of mohair or worsted, constructed in plain weave, and finished to simulate the coat of a boar.

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Etymology

Origin of sanglier

1350–1400; < Middle French ≪ Late Latin singulāris ( porcus ) solitary (pig or boar); replacing Middle English singlere < Old French sengler < Latin, as above

Example Sentences

"Ah! the 'Germany,' above all things!" cried Hamilton, dropping a delicious morsel of sanglier in its way from hand to mouth, in his hurry to speak.

From Devereux — Complete by Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron

In Estremadura the favourite chasse au sanglier is still with horse and hound.

From Wild Spain (Espa?a agreste) Records of Sport with Rifle, Rod, and Gun, Natural History Exploration by Buck, Walter J.

Und ash he walked de Meyerbeer     He marcked, peside de way, A rock shoost like a wild boar's head,     Vraie tete du sanglier.

From The Breitmann Ballads by Leland, Charles Godfrey

"Ah! the 'Germany,' above all things!" cried Hamilton, dropping a delicious morsel of /sanglier/ in its way from hand to mouth, in his hurry to speak.

From Devereux — Volume 04 by Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron

Two years ago I was out in a chasse au sanglier, central France; perhaps you don't know their work?

From Under Two Flags by Ouida