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grosgrain
CIDE DICTIONARY
grosgrain, a. [F. Cf. Grogram.].
Of a coarse texture; -- applied to silk with a heavy thread running crosswise. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
grosgrain, n. a corded fabric of silk etc.
Etymology
F, = coarse grain (as GROSS, GRAIN)
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