muslin : Idioms & Phrases
book muslin
Book" mus`lin
Definitions
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A kind of muslin used for the covers of books. -
A kind of thin white muslin for ladies' dresses.
Webster 1913
buke muslin
Buke" mus"lin
Definitions
See Book muslin .
Webster 1913
Foundation muslin
- an open-worked gummed fabric used for stiffening dresses, bonnets, etc.
Webster 1913
Muslin cambric
- . See
Cambric .
Webster 1913
Muslin delaine
- a light woolen fabric for women's dresses. See
Delaine .[Written also mousseline de laine .]
Webster 1913
Paper muslin
- glazed muslin, used for linings, etc.