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Duvetyn|ˈdjuːvɪtiːn, ˈdʌvtɪn|
Now usu. with lower-case initial. Also -tine, -tyne.
[f. Fr. duvet down.]
The trade name of a soft material of worsted and silk with a fine downy nap, used for women's coats and dresses. Also attrib.
1913Trade Marks Jrnl. 10 Sept. 1434 Duvetyn..Silk Piece Goods. 1921Glasgow Herald 19 Feb. 5 The upper part, which had a high calyx collar buttoned at the left side, was of dark duvetine. 1922Tatler 18 Oct. Advts. p.w, This Hat can also be copied in Duvetyn, in all shades, at 2½ Gns. Ibid. 130/2 A new fabric known by the name of crocodile duvetyn. 1923G. G. Denny Fabrics & how to know Them 41 The so-called silk duvetyn usually has a fine mercerized cotton warp and spun silk filling. 1924Scribner's Mag. Aug. 200/2 She was wearing a new dark blue duvetyne suit. 1939Joyce Finnegans Wake i. 148 Your delighted lips, love, be careful! Mind my duvetyne dress above all! 1960Times 25 July 13/4 Pale sage green duvetyn. |