winceyetten.
/ˌwɪnsɪˈɛt/, U.S. /ˌwɪnsiˈɛt/ A lightweight napped cotton fabric used for nightclothes, etc. (see quot. 1955).
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1922 Daily Mail 14 Nov. 1 (advt.) Ponting's offer of shirtings and winceyette.
1955 Textile Terms & Def. in Jrnl. Textile Inst. 46 S44 Winceyette, a light-weight fabric, originally and usually of cotton, raised on both sides, the weave usually being plain or twill.
1962 Economist 20 Jan. 253/2 The Nelson [cotton] factory was to begin production of denim, winceyette, cotton wool and surgical dressings in May.
1979 D. Cook Winter Doves ii. v. 87 She applied the paste with two fingers, wiping them clean on her Winceyette nightdress.
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