linsey-woolsey (Meaning)
Wordnet
linsey-woolsey (n)
a rough fabric of linen warp and wool or cotton woof
Webster
linsey-woolsey (n.)
Cloth made of linen and wool, mixed.
Jargon.
Webster
linsey-woolsey (a.)
Made of linen and wool; hence, of different and unsuitable parts; mean.
Synonyms & Antonyms of linsey-woolsey
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linsey-woolsey Sentence Examples
- The peasant's linsey-woolsey shirt provided meager protection against the biting wind.
- The bedchamber was adorned with tapestries woven from luxurious silk and linsey-woolsey.
- The merchant's linsey-woolsey breeches proved highly durable during his arduous journeys.
- The sailor's linsey-woolsey coat kept him warm on chilly nights at sea.
- The farmer's linsey-woolsey apron protected his clothes from the dirt and grime of the barnyard.
- The seamstress carefully mended the linsey-woolsey lining of the noblewoman's gown.
- The linsey-woolsey curtain obscured the proceedings of the town council meeting.
- The traveler's linsey-woolsey knapsack contained all his worldly possessions.
- The linsey-woolsey carpet provided a cozy touch to the humble cottage.
- The linsey-woolsey blanket was a treasured possession passed down through generations.
FAQs About the word linsey-woolsey
a rough fabric of linen warp and wool or cotton woofCloth made of linen and wool, mixed., Jargon., Made of linen and wool; hence, of different and unsuitable pa
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The peasant's linsey-woolsey shirt provided meager protection against the biting wind.
The bedchamber was adorned with tapestries woven from luxurious silk and linsey-woolsey.
The merchant's linsey-woolsey breeches proved highly durable during his arduous journeys.
The sailor's linsey-woolsey coat kept him warm on chilly nights at sea.
