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What is "Linsey-woolsey" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 18-Apr-2023 (1 year, 1 month, 4 days ago)
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Linsey-woolsey
Linsey-woolsey is a coarse fabric first made in Lindsey, England, of wool combined with flax or cotton.
Linsey-woolsey
A coarse sturdy fabric of wool linen or cotton.

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