créponn.
/ˈkreɪpɒ̃//ˈkrɛpən/ A stuff resembling crape, but of firmer substance, made of fine worsted, silk, or a combination of the two.
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1887 Pall Mall Gaz. 19 Dec. 8/2 The bridesmaids..wore dresses of Liberty silk and crépon.
1890 Daily News 13 Sept. 3/1 Such a girl wore lately a pale blue crépon dress.
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