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stockinet

Pronunciation: /stɒkɪˈnɛt/
(also stockinette)
Definition of stockinet

noun

[mass noun]
  • a soft, loosely knitted stretch fabric, formerly used for making underwear and now used for cleaning, wrapping, or bandaging.

Origin:

late 18th century: probably an alteration of stocking-net

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