- burlap
- burlap 1690s, probably from M.E. borel "coarse cloth," from O.Fr. burel (see BUREAU (Cf. bureau)); or Du. boeren "coarse," perhaps confused with boer "peasant." The second element, -lap, meant "piece of cloth."
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