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marcella, marsella|mɑːˈsɛlə|
[Anglicized pronunciation of Marseilles.]
A kind of twilled cotton or linen cloth used for waistcoats, etc.
1812Chron. in Ann. Reg. 81/2 In black silk stockings, black small clothes, Marcella waistcoat, and dressing gown. 1861Eng. Wom. Dom. Mag. III. 263/1 The waistcoat may be made either in white silk or marcella. 1882Caulfeild & Saward Dict. Needlework, Marcella or Marsella, a description of cotton Quilting or coarse Piqué,..for making toilet covers, dressing table mats, and other articles. |