drabbet

drabbet
\\ˈdrabə̇t\ noun (-s)
Etymology: drab (III) + -et
dialect England : a coarse unbleached linen fabric usually in twill weave

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  • Drabbet — Drab bet, n. A coarse linen fabric, or duck. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • drabbet — [drab′it] n. 〚/span> DRAB1〛 Brit. a coarse, unbleached linen * * * …   Universalium

  • drabbet — [drab′it] n. [< DRAB1] Brit. a coarse, unbleached linen …   English World dictionary

  • drabbet — coarse linen Fabric and Cloth …   Phrontistery dictionary

  • drabbet — n. rough linen fabric …   English contemporary dictionary

  • drabbet — drab·bet …   English syllables

  • drabbet — /ˈdræbət/ (say drabuht) noun a coarse drab linen fabric used for making tea towels, etc. {drab1 + et} …  

  • Fabric and Cloth — This is a rather odd category, listing 269 names of kinds of fabric and cloth. There is an enormous variety in fabrics, with many different national, historical and regional varieties. It is interesting to note, however, that almost all of the… …   Phrontistery dictionary

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