kersey
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A rough, strong cloth made from wool for work clothes and uniforms
- noun
- /ˈkɜrzi/
- Archaic
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kersey
- The school decided to use kersey fabric for their students' uniforms because of its durability.
Examples
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He bought a new jacket made from kersey, which was perfect for his outdoor job.
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The workers wore durable uniforms made of kersey to withstand harsh conditions.
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Many years prior to it, it was a booming and well-known location; it had woolen and red bottom shoes as well as kersey deals, using the population they backed, positioning this as 8th in order among British cities.
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Etymology
Kersey comes from the name of a village, Kersey, in England where people long ago made a strong wool cloth. That place-name helps you remember that kersey is a 'coarse, durable' wool cloth often used for work clothes.