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Shalloon — Shal*loon , n. [F. chalon, from Ch[^a]lons, in France, where it was first made.] A thin, loosely woven, twilled worsted stuff. [1913 Webster] In blue shalloon shall Hannibal be clad. Swift. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
shalloon — [sha lo͞on′, shəlo͞on′] n. [Fr chalon, after Châlons sur Marne, town in N France] a twilled woolen fabric used largely for linings … English World dictionary
shalloon — noun Etymology: Châlons sur Marne, France Date: 1665 a lightweight twilled fabric of wool or worsted … New Collegiate Dictionary
shalloon — /sha loohn /, n. a light, twilled woolen fabric used chiefly for linings. [1655 65; < F chalon, after Châlons sur Marne, where made] * * * … Universalium
shalloon — light twilled wool or worsted Fabric and Cloth … Phrontistery dictionary
shalloon — n. light wool twill used as lining for clothes … English contemporary dictionary
shalloon — shal·loon … English syllables
shalloon — shal•loon [[t]ʃæˈlun[/t]] n. tex a light, twilled woolen fabric used chiefly for linings • Etymology: 1655–65; < F chalon, after Châlons sur Marne, where made … From formal English to slang
shalloon — shəˈlün noun ( s) Etymology: Châlons sur Marne, northeast France : a lightweight twilled fabric of wool or worsted used chiefly for linings of coats and uniforms … Useful english dictionary
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