Definition of "cassimere" []

• A plain or twilled woolen cloth used for suits. (noun)

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• "Your trousers too, which you have made of fustian, of cassimere, of Scotch plaid, of jane, nankeen, and woollen broadcloth, are they not manifold?"
• "She wore a wrapper of lavender cassimere to-day, elaborately trimmed with lace and knots of pink ribbon."
• "Sometimes the style of finish called for is that approaching a threadbare cassimere, and in this case great care is necessary to prevent the blades from cutting the yarn."