DIMITIES

Noun

dimities

plural of dimity

Source: Wiktionary


DIMITY

Dim"i*ty, n. Etym: [Prob. fr. Gr. diemet, of F. dimite, démitte. Cf. Samite.]

Definition: A cotton fabric employed for hangings and furniture coverings, and formerly used for women's under-garments. It is of many patterns, both plain and twilled, and occasionally is printed in colors.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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