dolly varden Meaning, Definition & Usage

Dol"ly Var"den
Definitions
  1. A character in Dickens's novel "Barnaby Rudge," a beautiful, lively, and coquettish girl who wore a cherry-colored mantle and cherry-colored ribbons.
  2. A style of light, bright-figured dress goods for women; also, a style of dress.

Webster 1913