CRAMOISIE

Etymology

Adjective

cramoisie (comparative more cramoisie, superlative most cramoisie)

(obsolete) crimson

Noun

cramoisie (countable and uncountable, plural cramoisies)

(obsolete) crimson

Source: Wiktionary


Cra*moi"sie Cra*moi"sy (kr-moi"z), a. Etym: [F. cramoisi crimson. See Crimson.]

Definition: Crimson. [Obs.] A splendid seignior, magnificent in cramoisy velevet. Motley.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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