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barathea|bærəˈθiːa|
[Origin unknown.]
A cloth of a fine texture composed of a silk warp and woollen weft, also of cotton and wool and entirely of wool.
1862Internat. Exhib., Catal. Industr. Dept. II. No. 3958, Cobourg, paramatta, barathea, reps, cords, cloths. 1897Daily News 30 Oct. 6/5 Venetian crape..has taken the place of the old baratheas, Balmorals, bombazines, &c. 1953K. Amis Lucky Jim ix. 98 His lavender barathea trousers swayed gracefully with his walk. 1963Guardian 15 Mar. 1/4 All ranks will receive a second suit of the No. 2 khaki service dress, of 22 oz. barathea. |