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单词 balbriggan
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Definition of balbriggan in English:

balbriggan

nounbalˈbrɪɡ(ə)nbalˈbriɡən
mass noun

  • A knitted cotton fabric, used for stockings and underwear.

    as modifier balbriggan stockings
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Balbriggan is a knitted cotton fabric named after the Irish town.
    • Contract cleaners use white terry, balbriggan and sheets.
    • Balbriggan eventually came to refer to the underwear made from the cloth.

Origin

Late 19th century: named after the town of Balbriggan in Ireland, where it was originally made.

 
 

Definition of balbriggan in US English:

balbriggan

nounbalˈbriɡən

  • A fine, unbleached knitted cotton fabric, used for stockings and underwear.

    as modifier balbriggan stockings
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Balbriggan eventually came to refer to the underwear made from the cloth.
    • Balbriggan is a knitted cotton fabric named after the Irish town.
    • Contract cleaners use white terry, balbriggan and sheets.

Origin

Late 19th century: named after the town of Balbriggan in Ireland, where it was originally made.

 
 
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