Flannel
['flæn(ə)l] or ['flænl]
Definition
(noun.) a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing.
(noun.) (usually in the plural) trousers made of flannel or gabardine or tweed or white cloth.
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Definition
(n.) A soft, nappy, woolen cloth, of loose texture.
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Definition
n. a soft woollen cloth of loose texture for undergarments &c.: the garment itself: (pl.) the garb of cricketers &c.—v.t. to wrap in or rub with flannel.—n. Flannelette′ a cotton fabric made in imitation of flannel.—adjs. Flann′elled; Flann′elly.
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Examples
- Janey fell upon his neck and pressed him to her purple flannel breast. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- He was a dreadful old man to look at, in a filthy flannel waistcoat, and smelling terribly of rum. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- I next removed the white and cumbersome parts of my underclothing, and replaced them by a petticoat of dark flannel. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- Halliday wore tweeds and a green flannel shirt, and a rag of a tie, which was just right for him. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- Cert'nly not,' replied Mr. Weller; 'what's the good o' flannel veskits to the young niggers abroad? Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- So you vouldn't subscribe to the flannel veskits? Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Presently Jo appeared, proudly bearing a flannel bundle laid forth upon a large pillow. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- I'll be sure and wear the nice flannels you sent, Marmee, and read carefully the books Father has marked. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Wal, now, yer flannels for rhumatis is in this corner; so be careful, 'cause there won't nobody make ye no more. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- He followed after her, and stood with the lanterns dangling against his white-flannelled thighs, emphasising the shadow around. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
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