velure

[ vuh-loor ]

noun

1. velvet or a substance resembling it.
2. a hatter's pad of velvet, plush, or the like for smoothing or dressing silk hats.

verb (used with object)

, ve·lured, ve·lur·ing.

1. to smooth or dress (a hat) with a velure.

velure

/ vəˈlʊə /

noun

1. velvet or a similar fabric
2. a hatter's pad, used for smoothing silk hats

Word History and Origins

Origin of velure¹

1580–90; by alteration < Middle French velour velour; -ure

Word History and Origins

Origin of velure¹

C16: from Old French velour, from Old French velous; see velour

Example Sentences

Velure, vel′ūr, n. velvet: a silk or plush pad for smoothing or giving lustre to silk hats—also Velours (ve-loor′).

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