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burnet

burnet

9.9
A thick wool cloth once used to make warm clothes and furniture covers
  • noun
  • Archaic
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  • The museum displayed a cloak made of burnet alongside other historical textiles.

Examples

  • Artisans valued burnet for its warmth and strength in harsh winters.

  • In medieval times, burnet was commonly used to make durable outer garments.

  • The dress was made of burnet fabric.

  • Many historical garments featured burnet material.

  • In medieval times, burnet was commonly used to make durable outer garments.

  • The museum displayed a cloak made of burnet alongside other historical textiles.

  • Artisans valued burnet for its warmth and strength in harsh winters.

Synonyms

sackcloth
vsburnet
  • Archaic
5 9.9

A rough cloth worn to show sorrow or regret

is an old coarse woollen fabric used for ordinary clothes or upholstery
russet
vsburnet
  • Archaic
2 9.9

A rough simple cloth that is reddish brown

is an old coarse woollen fabric not tied to one colour
frise
vsburnet
  • Archaic
1 9.9

Thick rough wool cloth with a raised surface used for warm clothing or blankets

is an old coarse woollen cloth without a raised nap finish
monk's cloth
vsburnet
8.4

A heavy cotton or linen cloth with a rough woven pattern for embroidery and curtains

is an archaic coarse woollen cloth not made from cotton or linen

Compounds

burnet bloodwort
  • UK
9.9

A small garden herb with purple flowers and leaves you can eat in salads

salad burnet
9.5

A small herb with edible leaves that taste like cucumber and are used in salads

Surface Forms

burnet singular
burnets plural

Etymology

Burnet for the cloth comes from Old French burnete, which meant 'brown'. It named a coarse, warm wool fabric, so the word simply described the cloth's color and type.