- Wincey
- Wincey Win"cey, n. Linsey-woolsey. [1913 Webster]
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wincey — plain or twilled cotton Fabric and Cloth … Phrontistery dictionary
wincey — noun (plural winceys) Brit. a strong, lightweight twilled fabric, typically made of wool with cotton or linen. Origin C19: appar. an alt. of woolsey in linsey woolsey … English new terms dictionary
wincey — win·cey … English syllables
wincey — /ˈwɪnsi/ (say winsee) noun a plain or twilled cloth, usually with a linen or cotton warp and woollen filling. Also, winsey. {Scottish} …
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