beaverteenn.
/ˈbiːvəˌtiːn/ A cotton twilled cloth, in which the warp is drawn up into loops, forming a pile, which is left uncut, whereas in velvet it is cut.
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beaverteen1827
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Turkey twill1904
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1827 Hull Advert. 7 Dec. 2/2 Fustians, Beaverteens, Moleskins, and Velveteens.
1872 Echo 27 Sept. Velveteens striped with beaverteen..make a very lady-like petticoat.
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