moree
/ˈmɔːri/(also moory) Now rare (archaic and historical )
noun
Usually in plural (sometimes with singular concord or as a mass noun). A kind of fine Indian cotton cloth.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Samuel Purchas. From Dutch †moeris, †mouris from Malay mori, muri (usually in kain muri (kain cloth) plain white cotton or linen cloth); further etymology uncertain.
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