haircloth

noun

hair·​cloth ˈher-ˌklȯth How to pronounce haircloth (audio)
: any of various stiff wiry fabrics especially of horsehair or camel hair used for upholstery or for stiffening in garments

Word History

First Known Use

1500, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of haircloth was in 1500

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“Haircloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/haircloth. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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haircloth

noun
hair·​cloth -ˌklȯth How to pronounce haircloth (audio)
: any of various stiff wiry fabrics especially of horsehair or camel hair used for upholstery or stiffening in garments

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