† a-ˈnapes Obs.
In Fustian a napes = o Napes, of Naples. (‘The product of that city became so firmly established in public repute that the term became corrupted, and needed explanation.’ Drapers' Dict. 141.)
| [1463 Act 3 Edw. IV, v, Que null homme..use ne were en araie pur son corps..ascun fustian, bustian, ne fustian de Napuls.] 1575 Laneham Lett. 38 His doobled sleeuez of blak woorsted..a wealt towards the hand of fustian anapes. 1611 Cotgr., Tripe de velours, Valure, Mock-velvet, Fustian an Apes. a 1627 Middleton Wks. IV. 425 One of my neighbours..set a-fire my fustian and apes breeches. [1660 Act 12 Chas. II, iv, in Schedule of Rates, Naples fustians tript, or velure plaine, the peece containing 15 yards.] |