- canton flannel
- noun Usage: often capitalized C Etymology: Canton, China Date: 1872 flannel 1c
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Canton flannel — Flannel Flan nel (fl[a^]n n[e^]l), n. [F. flanelle, cf. OF. flaine a pillowcase, a mattress (?); fr. W. gwlanen flannel, fr. gwlan wool; prob. akin to E. wool. Cf. {Wool}.] 1. A soft, nappy, woolen cloth, of loose texture. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2 … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Canton flannel — Can ton flan nel See {Cotton flannel}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Canton flannel — [kant′ n, kan′tän΄] n. COTTON FLANNEL … English World dictionary
Canton flannel — noun a stout cotton fabric with nap on only one side • Syn: ↑cotton flannel • Hypernyms: ↑fabric, ↑cloth, ↑material, ↑textile * * * ˈka(a)n.ˌtän noun … Useful english dictionary
Canton flannel — Cotton Cot ton (k[o^]t t n), n. [F. coton, Sp. algodon the cotton plant and its wool, coton printed cotton, cloth, fr. Ar. qutun, alqutun, cotton wool. Cf. {Acton}, {Hacqueton}.] 1. A soft, downy substance, resembling fine wool, consisting of the … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Canton flannel — /kæntɒn ˈflænəl/ (say kanton flanuhl) noun → cotton flannel …
Canton flannel — a plain weave or twill weave cotton fabric with a long, fleecy nap usually on one side only, used for sportswear, undergarments, backings and linings, etc. [1880 85; after CANTON, China] * * * … Universalium
Canton flannel — Can′ton flan′nel n. tex a cotton fabric with a long, fleecy nap usu. on one side only, used for sportswear, undergarments, linings, etc … From formal English to slang
Flannel — is a soft woven fabric, of various fineness. It usually doesn t have a nap, and instead gains its softness through the loosely spun yarn it is woven from. It is commonly used to make clothing, bed sheets, and sleepwear.Flannel was originally made … Wikipedia
Flannel — Flan nel (fl[a^]n n[e^]l), n. [F. flanelle, cf. OF. flaine a pillowcase, a mattress (?); fr. W. gwlanen flannel, fr. gwlan wool; prob. akin to E. wool. Cf. {Wool}.] 1. A soft, nappy, woolen cloth, of loose texture. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
