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Definition of Harris tweed
1. Noun. A loosely woven tweed made in the Outer Hebrides.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Harris Tweed
Literary usage of Harris tweed
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Adventure Guide to Scotland by Martin Li (2005)
"harris tweed, wool and knit garments, and weaving demonstrations. harris tweed
Lady Dunmore popularized harris tweed in the 19th century when she had the ..."
2. Scotland by Elizabeth Wilson Grierson (1907)
"People soon found out how warm and light and durable this harris tweed is, and
orders flowed in so rapidly that by and by shops were opened in Edinburgh and ..."
3. Textiles and Clothing by Kate Heintz Watson, American School of Home Economics (1911)
"... heather, broom, and other plants. Now, however, some of the best aniline dyes
are being used. A peculiar characteristic of the harris tweed is the peat ..."
4. Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle (1900)
"Was dressed, when last seen, in black frock-coat faced with silk, black waistcoat,
gold Albert chain, and gray harris tweed trousers, with brown gaiters ..."
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