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wincey

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪnsi/

Definition of wincey

noun (plural winceys)

[mass noun] British

a strong, lightweight twilled fabric, typically made of a mixture of wool with cotton or linen.

Origin:

early 19th century: apparently an alteration of woolsey in linsey-woolsey

Nearby words

win or lose
win the day
win-win
wince ¹
wince ²
wincey
winceyette
winch
winchester
Winchester ¹
Winchester ²

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