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