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kersey
CIDE DICTIONARY
kersey, n. [Prob. from the town of Kersey in Suffolk, Eng.].
A kind of coarse, woolen cloth, usually ribbed, woven from wool of long staple. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
kersey, n. (pl. -eys)
1 a kind of coarse narrow cloth woven from long wool, usu. ribbed.
2 a variety of this.
1 a kind of coarse narrow cloth woven from long wool, usu. ribbed.
2 a variety of this.
Etymology
ME, prob. f. Kersey in Suffolk
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