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Word: Ratine
Speech Type: Noun
mid 17th century. From French ratine, of uncertain origin; perhaps from Middle French rater to scrape + -ine
In early use (frequently in form ratteen): a kind of coarse twilled woollen fabric, usually with a (curled) nap; a frieze or drugget. Later: (usually in form ratine or ratiné) a plain-woven fabric made of cotton or other material with a loose open weave and rough surface, principally used for hard-wearing outer clothing, furniture covers, etc.
- ratteen
- rateen
- ratiné
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