CHALLISES

Noun

challises

plural of challis

Source: Wiktionary


CHALLIS

Chal"lis, n. Etym: [F. chaly, challis, a stuff made of goat's hair.]

Definition: A soft and delicate woolen, or woolen and silk, fabric, for ladies' dresses. [Written also chally.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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SET

(noun) an unofficial association of people or groups; “the smart set goes there”; “they were an angry lot”


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