▪ I. † woolsey, n. Obs. rare.
The second element of linsey-woolsey used independently.
| 1737 Bentley Rem. Disc. Free-Thinking liv. iii. 12 Unless he thought his Verses were to sell by the Foot, no matter for the Stuff whether Linsey or Woolsey. |
▪ II. woolsey, a. rare.
(ˈwʊlzɪ)
[f. wool n. + -sey derived from linsey-woolsey.]
Woolly; woollen.
| 1839 Landor Andrea of Hungary iv. iv, This woolsy race [i.e. sheep]. 1877 Blackmore Cripps i, The Carrier's mantle, or woolsey coat. |