BAIZE

baize

(noun) a bright green fabric napped to resemble felt; used to cover gaming tables

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

baize (countable and uncountable, plural baizes)

A thick, soft, usually woolen cloth resembling felt; often colored green and used for coverings on card tables, billiard and snooker tables, etc.

(dated) A coarse woolen material with a long nap; usually dyed in plain colors.

Verb

baize (third-person singular simple present baizes, present participle baizing, simple past and past participle baized)

To cover or line with baize.

Anagrams

• Zieba

Proper noun

Baize (plural Baizes)

A surname.

Statistics

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Baize is the 16707th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 1713 individuals. Baize is most common among White (89.67%) individuals.

Anagrams

• Zieba

Source: Wiktionary


Baize, n. Etym: [For bayes, pl. fr. OF. baie; cf. F. bai bay-colored. See Bay a color.]

Definition: A coarse woolen stuff with a long nap; -- usually dyed in plain colors. A new black baize waistcoat lined with silk. Pepys.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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