kersey

Meanings

• A type of fabric made from worsted wool.

  - "The coat was made of a thick, warm kersey fabric."
  - "The pants were made of a breathable, lightweight kersey fabric."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with kersey
Kersi , perisi , terisi

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Homophones

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1. Cherry () : A small, round fruit that is red, white, or black when ripe.
   

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Variants

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kersey , kerseys , kersies , Coventry Kersey Dighton Patmore , Coventry Patmore , Patmore

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Forms

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{"term"=>"Kersey fabric", "lang"=>"", "meaning"=>"A type of fabric made from worsted wool, typically with a dense, smooth texture and a characteristic matte finish."}

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Etymology

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The name kersey comes from the town of Kershaw in Suffolk, England, where the fabric was first produced.

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Trivia

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1. {"question"=>"What is the origin of the name 'kersey'?", "answer"=>"The name 'kersey' comes from the town of Kershaw in Suffolk, England, where the fabric was first produced."}

2. {"question"=>"What is the etymology of the word 'kersey'?", "answer"=>"The word 'kersey' comes from the Old English word 'cyrsige', which means 'made of wool from Cyrene'. The town of Cyrene was located in modern-day Libya, and was famous for its high-quality wool. Over time, the name of the fabric came to be associated with the town of Kershaw in England, where the fabric was first produced in commercial quantities."}

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Related Concepts

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1. Worsted wool:

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Culture

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In literature, the term kersey has been used to refer to a particular type of fabric or material. In art, kersey fabric has been used to create various textures and effects in paintings and sculptures. In music, the term kersey has been used in folk songs and ballads to refer to a particular type of fabric or material used in clothing or textiles. Overall, the term kersey has a rich cultural history and significance in various forms of artistic expression and communication.

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