DIMITY

dimity

(noun) a strong cotton fabric with a raised pattern; used for bedcovers and curtains

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

dimity (countable and uncountable, plural dimities)

(dated in general use, now textiles) A light strong fabric with woven stripes or squares. [From 15th c.]

Etymology

Proper noun

Dimity

A female given name of modern usage.

A surname.

Source: Wiktionary


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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