velure
Definitions
from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- noun A textile fabric having a thick soft nap; velvet or velveteen.
- noun A pad of silk or plush used by hatters for smoothing and giving a luster to the surface of hats.
Examples
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Over the pictures, the vases, the old brown plush rocking-chairs and the stool, over the three gilt chairs, over the new chintz-covered easy chair and the gray velure sofa -- over everything everywhere, was the familiar coating of smoke grime.
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When he came, Mistress Marian was standing i' th' great door o' th' castle, in her hawking gown o' green velure cloth laced all with silver cord; her plumed hat was on her curls, and her hawk, Beryl, on her fist.
Note
The word 'velure' comes from the French word 'velours' and ultimately from a Latin word meaning 'hairy'.
