Meaning of broadcloth in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈbrɔdklɔθ/

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  1. Noun

    broadcloth

    Etymology

    late Middle English: originally denoting cloth made 72 inches wide, as opposed to ‘strait’ cloth, 36 inches wide. The term now implies quality rather than width

    Definitions

    1. a densely textured woolen fabric with a lustrous finish
  2. 2. a closely woven silk or synthetic fabric with a narrow crosswise rib

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