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Grogram — Grog ram, Grogran Grog ran, n. [OF. gros grain, lit., gros grain, of a coarse texture. See {Gross}, and {Grain} a kernel, and cf. {Grog}.] A coarse stuff made of silk and mohair, or of coarse silk. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
grogram — [gräg′rəm] n. [earlier grograin < OFr gros grain: see GROSS & GRAIN] 1. a coarse fabric in former use, made of silk, worsted, and mohair, often stiffened with gum 2. an article of clothing made of this … English World dictionary
Grogram — Tarlatan, auch Grogram (von frz. gros grain „von grober Beschaffenheit“) ist ein altertümlicher grober Stoff aus Seide mit Mohair oder Wolle, der manchmal mit Latex versteift wird. Der Stoff ist dünn und durchsichtig, aber fest, sehr saugfähig… … Deutsch Wikipedia
grogram — noun Etymology: Middle French gros grain coarse texture Date: 1562 a coarse loosely woven fabric of silk, silk and mohair, or silk and wool compare grosgrain … New Collegiate Dictionary
grogram — /grog reuhm/, n. a coarse fabric of silk, of silk and mohair or wool, or of wool, formerly in use. [1555 65; < MF gros grain. See GROSGRAIN] * * * … Universalium
grogram — noun A strong fabric; a mixture of silk and wool or mohair … Wiktionary
grogram — coarse loosely woven silk fabric Fabric and Cloth … Phrontistery dictionary
grogram — [ grɒgrəm] noun a coarse fabric made of silk, often combined with mohair or wool and stiffened with gum. Origin C16: from Fr. gros grain coarse grain (see also grosgrain) … English new terms dictionary
grogram — grog·ram … English syllables
grogram — grog•ram [[t]ˈgrɒg rəm[/t]] n. tex a coarse fabric of silk, of silk and mohair or wool, or of wool • Etymology: 1555–65; < MF gros grain. See grosgrain … From formal English to slang
