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101Ninon — is a sheer fabric of silk, rayon, or nylon made in a variety of tight smooth weaves or open lacy patterns. Audio English.net » Dictionary » N » Ninety four ... Nitrile Ninon Very delicate sheer silky material. Usually made of silk …
102Regimental nicknames of the Canadian Forces — Many regiments have over the years earned nicknames; some laudatory, some derogatory, but all colourful. Sometimes, the nicknames themselves have overshadowed the actual regimental title, e.g. the Van Doos for the Royal 22e Régiment. In some… …
103Cretonne — Cretonne, originally a strong, white fabric with a hempen warp and linen weft. The word is sometimes said to be derived from Creton, a village in Normandy where the manufacture of linen was carried on. Some other serious sources mention that the… …
104Nankeen — Nankeen, also called Nankeen cloth, is a kind of pale yellowish cloth, originally made at Nanjing from a yellow variety of cotton, but subsequently manufactured from ordinary cotton which is then dyed. Also in the plural a piece or variety of… …
105Cordura — Blue Cordura garment Cordura is the brand name for a collection of fabrics used in a wide array of products including luggage, backpacks, boots, military wear and performance apparel. Cordura fabrics are known for their durability and resistance… …
106Leeds, Massachusetts — Leeds is a neighborhood in the western portion of the city of Northampton, Massachusetts, United States, bordering Williamsburg along the Mill River and Florence.In the 1800s, Leeds was known for its textile manufacturing, including broadcloth,… …
107Dimity — A bustle made from dimity, 1881. Dimity is a lightweight, sheer cotton fabric having at least two warp threads thrown into relief to form fine cords. It is a cloth commonly employed for bed upholstery and curtains, and usually white, though… …
108Humphrey Marshall (Senator) — Humphrey Marshall (1760 ndash; July 3, 1841) was a United States Senator from Kentucky.Marshall was born in Fauquier County, Virginia, the son of John and Jane (Quisenberry) Marshall. Marshall was well educated in Virginia. He became a captain in …
109Chiffon (fabric) — Chiffon, French pronunciation: [ʃi.fɔ̃], from the French word for a cloth or rag, is a lightweight, balanced plain woven sheer fabric woven of alternate S and Z twist crepe (high twist) yarns.[1] The twist in the crepe yarns puckers the… …
110Houndstooth — For the plant used commonly known as Houndstooth, see Cynoglossum officinale. Houndstooth pattern …
