broadcloth Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a densely textured woolen fabric with a lustrous finish
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noun a closely woven silk or synthetic fabric with a narrow crosswise rib
WordNet
Broad"cloth noun
Definitions
A fine smooth-faced woolen cloth for men's garments, usually of double width (i.e., a yard and a half); -- so called in distinction from woolens three quarters of a yard wide.