Definition of linen

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Linen (n.) Underclothing, esp. the shirt, as being, in former times, chiefly made of linen..

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Amber Fish :: Amber fish () A fish of the southern Atlantic coast (Seriola Carolinensis..
Damasse :: Damasse (n.) A damasse fabric, esp. one of linen..
Tucker :: Tucker (n.) A narrow piece of linen or the like, folded across the breast, or attached to the gown at the neck, forming a part of a woman's dress in the 17th century and later..
Ruff :: Ruff (n.) A muslin or linen collar plaited, crimped, or fluted, worn formerly by both sexes, now only by women and children..
Soapberry Tree :: Soapberry tree () Any tree of the genus Sapindus, esp. Sapindus saponaria, the fleshy part of whose fruit is used instead of soap in washing linen; -- also called soap tree..
Pillowcase :: Pillowcase (n.) A removable case or covering for a pillow, usually of white linen or cotton cloth..
Hesp :: Hesp (n.) A measure of two hanks of linen thread.
Linsey-woolsey :: Linsey-woolsey (n.) Cloth made of linen and wool, mixed..
Scorch :: Scorch (v. t.) To burn superficially; to parch, or shrivel, the surface of, by heat; to subject to so much heat as changes color and texture without consuming; as, to scorch linen..
Holland :: Holland (n.) A kind of linen first manufactured in Holland; a linen fabric used for window shades, children's garments, etc.; as, brown or unbleached hollands..
Ecru :: Ecru (a.) Having the color or appearance of unbleached stuff, as silk, linen, or the like..
Buckram :: Buckram (n.) A coarse cloth of linen or hemp, stiffened with size or glue, used in garments to keep them in the form intended, and for wrappers to cover merchandise..
Batiste :: Batiste (n.) Originally, cambric or lawn of fine linen; now applied also to cloth of similar texture made of cotton..
Mangle :: Mangle (n.) A machine for smoothing linen or cotton cloth, as sheets, tablecloths, napkins, and clothing, by roller pressure..
Linener :: Linener (n.) A dealer in linen; a linen draper.
Toilet :: Toilet (n.) A covering of linen, silk, or tapestry, spread over a table in a chamber or a dressing room..
Fine :: Fine (superl.) Made of fine materials; light; delicate; as, fine linen or silk..
Jazerant :: "Jazerant (n.) A coat of defense made of small plates of metal sewed upon linen or the like; also, this kind of armor taken generally; as, a coat of jazerant..
Salineness :: Salineness (n.) The quality or state of being salt; saltness.
Salinity :: Salinity (n.) Salineness.
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