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faille

Syllabification: (faille)
Pronunciation: /fīl/

Definition of faille

noun

  • a soft, light-woven fabric having a ribbed texture and originally made of silk.

Origin:

mid 16th century (denoting a kind of hood or veil worn by women): from Old French. The current sense dates from the mid 19th century

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