Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Fine cotton cloth made in imitation of linen cambric.
- noun A somewhat coarser cotton cloth, finished with a glaze, much used for linings.
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When the paper was opened, it displayed a whole piece of delicate cambric-muslin; and there was a short note from Mrs Bradshaw to Ruth, saying her husband had wished her to send this muslin in aid of any preparations Mrs Denbigh might have to make.
Ruth Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell 1837
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