Broadcloth

Word BROADCLOTH
Character 10
Hyphenation broad cloth
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Definitions and meanings of "Broadcloth"

What do we mean by broadcloth?

A densely textured, traditionally woolen cloth with a plain or twill weave and a lustrous finish. noun

A closely woven silk, cotton, or synthetic fabric with a narrow crosswise rib. noun

A fine woolen cloth, commonly black, with a finished surface, mostly used in making men's garments: so called from its breadth, which is usually 60 inches. noun

A fine smooth-faced woolen cloth for men's garments, usually of double width (i.e., a yard and a half); -- so called in distinction from woolens three quarters of a yard wide. noun

A fine smooth-faced woolen cloth for men’s garments, usually of double width (i.e., a yard and a half); -- so called in distinction from woolens three quarters of a yard wide. noun

A closely woven silk or synthetic fabric with a narrow crosswise rib noun

A densely textured woolen fabric with a lustrous finish noun

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The word "broadcloth" in example sentences

"Yes, yes," but the judge was unkind enough to refuse, and thereby deprived us of seeing a fellow in broadcloth gored because he thought he could kill a toro. ❋ Unknown (1888)

As they trample on nationalities to reproduce London and Londoners in Europe and Asia, so they fear the hostility of ideas, of poetry, of religion, -- ghosts which they cannot lay; -- and, having attempted to domesticate and dress the Blessed Soul itself in English broadcloth and gaiters, they are tormented with fear that herein lurks a force that will sweep their system away. ❋ Unknown (1856)

She folded her "broadcloth" about her, filled her small carved pipe and sat for many hours smoking silently, silently, silently. ❋ E. Pauline Johnson (1887)

And presently Lydia found herself shaking hands with the elder chief, speaker of the council, who spoke English rather well, and with a little dark woman folded within a "broadcloth" and wearing the leggings, moccasins and short dress of her people. ❋ E. Pauline Johnson (1887)

The first great shadow that fell on this united little circle was when George Mansion's mother quietly folded her "broadcloth" about her shoulders for the last time, when the little old tobacco pipe lay unfilled and unlighted, when the finely-beaded moccasins were empty of the dear feet that had wandered so gently, so silently into the Happy Hunting Grounds. ❋ E. Pauline Johnson (1887)

Indian woman, in beaded leggings, moccasins, "short skirt," and a blue "broadcloth" folded about her shoulders. ❋ E. Pauline Johnson (1887)

The men were chiefly business men, with a good deal of the obnoxious "broadcloth" about them, and with well - brushed hats beneath their seats. ❋ Juliana Horatia Gatty Ewing (1863)

Presently he set apart five damsels, amongst whom was the King s daughter, and sent them to thy father, King Omar bin al-Nu'uman, together with other gifts, such as broadcloth [FN#208] and woollen stuffs and Grecian silks. ❋ Anonymous (1855)

"broadcloth," undertook to drive him from Boston, putting his life in peril, it was our women who made their own persons a bulwark of protection around him. ❋ Matilda Joslyn Gage (1863)

a philanthropist, whom a true and noble woman, also a philanthropist, should have delighted to honor; whose disinterested and resolute efforts, for the redemption of poor humanity, all independent and faithful minds should sustain, since the "broadcloth" vulgar will be sure to assail them; a philosopher, worthy of the palmy times of ancient Greece; ❋ Margaret Fuller (1830)

Right now sturdier fabrics like cotton broadcloth or heavier knits are your best bet. ❋ Alison J. Sweeney (2011)

I have had some beautiful pink broadcloth in my "stash" for a number of years, but I feared to sew it, fearing looking "too young" or something .... ❋ Unknown (2009)

I've heard that sewing with top-quality matte jersey is actually a joy, as much fun as sewing with beautiful cotton broadcloth, but if all I can get is flimsy cheap jersey, why bother? ❋ Unknown (2009)

The scratch of the pink oxford broadcloth of his shirt, the feel of his chin resting on my wig, our hips nearly touching. ❋ Laura Preble (2010)

At close quarters, he cut something of a comic figure, with his highly correct suit of grey broadcloth strangely augmented by an embroidered skullcap and slippers with turned-up toes. ❋ Rose Melikan (2010)

"Mr Kenrick, in broadcloth and ordinary boots, turned out as substitute and played remarkably well," ran a report of the day. ❋ Scott Murray (2010)

Im voting for underlining the skirt in a cotton--lawn, batiste or broadcloth. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Dr. Nesbitt looks up at me, his face troubled, his white broadcloth shirt still neat as a pin after a long day at work. ❋ Barbara Stuber (2010)

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