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Definition of Percale
1. Noun. A fine closely woven cotton fabric.
Definition of Percale
1. n. A fine cotton fabric, having a linen finish, and often printed on one side, - - used for women's and children's wear.
Definition of Percale
1. Noun. A fine, closely woven fabric, made from cotton, polyester or a mix of these, and used for sheets and clothing. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Percale
1. a cotton fabric [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Percale
Literary usage of Percale
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Vehicles of the Air: A Popular Exposition of Modern Aeronautics with Working by Victor Lougheed (1910)
"<J.—Double (Silk and Cotton) H.—Single (percale). 1.—Double (percale). ...
N.—Triple (percale). -Double (percale). M.—Double (percale). 0.—Double (percale). ..."
2. A Cotton Fabrics Glossary by Frank P. Bennett, & Co (1914)
"is percale percale may be defined as a closely woven fabric, made with a good
... percale is of French origin and was originally made with linen yarn, ..."
3. Dictionary of the French and English Languages by Gabriel Surenne (1856)
"percale, sf. cambric muslin Perçage, sm. act of boring, piej-cing Perçant, с, adj.
piercing, sharp, acute, j keen, shrill, quick t penetrating Perce (en), ..."
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