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  Swiss muslin

  noun

  a crisp, sheer muslin that is constructed in plain weave, bleached white or dyed, and often ornamented with raised dots or figures dotted swiss, used chiefly in the manufacture of curtains and women's summer clothes.
• swiss muslin
  swiss muslin

  noun

  a fine muslin dress fabric, usually having a raised or woven pattern of dolls or figures

Swiss muslin

American  

noun

1. a crisp, sheer muslin that is constructed in plain weave, bleached white or dyed, and often ornamented with raised dots or figures dotted swiss, used chiefly in the manufacture of curtains and women's summer clothes.

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swiss muslin British  

noun

1. a fine muslin dress fabric, usually having a raised or woven pattern of dolls or figures

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Etymology

Origin of Swiss muslin

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

Edna's slender, graceful figure was robed in white Swiss muslin, with a bertha of rich lace; and rose-colored ribbons formed the sash, and floated from her shoulders.

From St. Elmo by Evans, Augusta J. (Augusta Jane)

Dotted or plain Swiss muslin was the favorite garb, though there were those who were steaming in white cashmere or alpaca, because in some cases such frocks were thought more useful afterwards.

From Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm by Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith

A little cap of Swiss muslin is pretty, and finishes the uniform well, but is not a necessity.

From The Easiest Way in Housekeeping and Cooking Adapted to Domestic Use or Study in Classes by Campbell, Helen

You didn't know that four and a half yards of Swiss muslin would make a whole frock, did you?

From Strawberry Acres by Richmond, Grace S. (Grace Smith)

I sent it by the servant who brought this fawn—oh dear me! just see what a hole the pretty little wretch has nibbled in my new Swiss muslin dress!

From St. Elmo by Evans, Augusta J. (Augusta Jane)