petersham


petersham

(ˈpiːtəʃəm) n1. (Textiles) a thick corded ribbon used to stiffen belts, button bands, etc2. (Textiles) a heavy woollen fabric used esp for coats3. (Clothing & Fashion) a kind of overcoat made of such fabric[C19: named after Viscount Petersham (died 1851), English army officer]
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