barathea
(bærəˈθiːa)
[Origin unknown.]
A cloth of a fine texture composed of a silk warp and woollen weft, also of cotton and wool and entirely of wool.
| 1862 Internat. Exhib., Catal. Industr. Dept. II. No. 3958, Cobourg, paramatta, barathea, reps, cords, cloths. 1897 Daily News 30 Oct. 6/5 Venetian crape..has taken the place of the old baratheas, Balmorals, bombazines, &c. 1953 K. Amis Lucky Jim ix. 98 His lavender barathea trousers swayed gracefully with his walk. 1963 Guardian 15 Mar. 1/4 All ranks will receive a second suit of the No. 2 khaki service dress, of 22 oz. barathea. |