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Definition of grogram in English: grogramnoun ˈɡrɒɡrəmˈɡrɑɡrəm mass nounA coarse fabric made of silk, often combined with mohair or wool and stiffened with gum. Example sentencesExamples - His nickname of ‘Old Grog’ came from his habit of wearing grogram breeches (grogram was a strong, coarse material made of silk and mohair).
- In 1740, British Admiral Vernon (whose nickname was ‘Old Grogram’ for the cloak of grogram which he wore) ordered that the sailors’ daily ration of rum be diluted with water.
- I give my daughter Sarah 12 yards of black grogram to make her a gown.
- He was well known for wearing ‘grogram’ a course silk fabric which he apparently had made into a boat cloak and perhaps trousers.
- This move was ordered by Admiral Vernon, who was famous for his grogram cloak - hence the term ‘grog’ for the rum and water mixture, and the consequent sensation of grogginess.
Origin Mid 16th century: from French gros grain 'coarse grain' (see also grosgrain). Definition of grogram in US English: grogramnounˈɡräɡrəmˈɡrɑɡrəm A coarse fabric made of silk, often combined with mohair or wool and stiffened with gum. Example sentencesExamples - I give my daughter Sarah 12 yards of black grogram to make her a gown.
- This move was ordered by Admiral Vernon, who was famous for his grogram cloak - hence the term ‘grog’ for the rum and water mixture, and the consequent sensation of grogginess.
- In 1740, British Admiral Vernon (whose nickname was ‘Old Grogram’ for the cloak of grogram which he wore) ordered that the sailors’ daily ration of rum be diluted with water.
- He was well known for wearing ‘grogram’ a course silk fabric which he apparently had made into a boat cloak and perhaps trousers.
- His nickname of ‘Old Grog’ came from his habit of wearing grogram breeches (grogram was a strong, coarse material made of silk and mohair).
Origin Mid 16th century: from French gros grain ‘coarse grain’ (see also grosgrain). |