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Webster 1913 Edition

Linsey-woolsey

Lin′sey-wool′sey

(lĭn′sy̆-woŏl′sy̆; 277)
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Noun.
1.
Cloth made of linen and wool, mixed.
2.
Jargon.
[Obs.]
Shak.

Lin′sey-wool′sey

,
Adj.
Made of linen and wool; hence, of different and unsuitable parts; mean.
Johnson.

Webster 1828 Edition

Linsey-woolsey

LIN'SEY-WOOLSEY

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Adj.
Made of linen and wool; hence, vile; mean; of different and unsuitable parts.

Definition 2024

linsey-woolsey

linsey-woolsey

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English

Noun

linsey-woolsey ‎(countable and uncountable, plural linsey-woolseys)

  1. A fabric made of both linen and wool.

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Etymology

Diminutive of linen and wool. See -y, -ey.

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