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单词 grandrelle
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Definition of grandrelle in English:

grandrelle

(also grandelle, grandrill)
noun ɡranˈdrɛl
  • A mottled yarn which is plied with two different colours of thread; (also) a (especially cotton) cloth made from a warp of such yarn and a plain-coloured weft, used especially for making shirts or trousers.

adjective ɡranˈdrɛl
  • Of a yarn, twist, or item of clothing: made of grandrelle.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Aberdeen Journal. Probably from grand + drill, in which case some forms probably show alteration by association with words in -elle.

Definition of grandrelle in US English:

grandrelle

(also grandelle, grandrill)
nounɡranˈdrɛl
  • A mottled yarn which is plied with two different colours of thread; (also) a (especially cotton) cloth made from a warp of such yarn and a plain-coloured weft, used especially for making shirts or trousers.

adjectiveɡranˈdrɛl
  • Of a yarn, twist, or item of clothing: made of grandrelle.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Aberdeen Journal. Probably from grand + drill, in which case some forms probably show alteration by association with words in -elle.

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