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serge

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Noun

CIDE DICTIONARY

sergen. [F. serge, sarge, originally, a silken stuff, fr. L. serica, f. or neut. pl. of sericus silken. See Sericeous, Silk.].
     A woolen twilled stuff, much used as material for clothing for both sexes.  [1913 Webster]
Silk serge, a twilled silk fabric used mostly by tailors for lining parts of gentlemen's coats.
sergen. [F. cierge.].
     A large wax candle used in the ceremonies of various churches.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

serge, n. a durable twilled worsted etc. fabric.

Etymology
ME f. OF sarge, serge ult. f. L serica (lana): see SILK

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