‖ veloutine
(vəlutin)
[F., f. velouté velvety + -ine.]
(See quot. 1884.)
| 1884 Knight Dict. Mech. Suppl. 923/1 Veloutine [printed Velontine].., a corded French fabric, with fancy wool warp and merino wool weft. 1890 Daily News 29 May 3/1 The chemisette is generally made of finely pleated silk, whether it be in the richest veloutine, bengaline, or ordinary surah. |