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serge
CIDE DICTIONARY
serge, n. [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]
serge, n. [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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