Etymology

delaine

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Today it means: A kind of mixed fabric previously used to make women's dresses. Full definition →

French de laine
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delaine · noun1

  1. French · borrowed fromde laine“(made) of wool”
  2. English todaydelaine

Borrowed from French de laine (“(made) of wool”). See muslin delaine.

Delaine · proper noun2

  1. French · borrowed fromDelaine
  2. English todayDelaine

Borrowed from French Delaine.

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