Definition of "broadcloth" [broad•cloth]

• A densely textured woolen cloth with a plain or twill weave and a lustrous finish. (noun)
• A closely woven silk, cotton, or synthetic fabric with a narrow crosswise rib. (noun)

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• ""Yes, yes," but the judge was unkind enough to refuse, and thereby deprived us of seeing a fellow in broadcloth gored because he thought he could kill a toro."
• "As they trample on nationalities to reproduce London and Londoners in Europe and Asia, so they fear the hostility of ideas, of poetry, of religion, -- ghosts which they cannot lay; -- and, having attempted to domesticate and dress the Blessed Soul itself in English broadcloth and gaiters, they are tormented with fear that herein lurks a force that will sweep their system away."
• "Indian woman, in beaded leggings, moccasins, "short skirt," and a blue "broadcloth" folded about her shoulders."