i noun
a soft fabric of plain weave in wool, cotton, rayon, or other staple fiber, either in a solid color or, more often, a small print.
Also, chal·lie, chal·ly.
Origin:
1840–50; perhaps after Challis, a surname
1840–50; perhaps after Challis, a surname
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challis or challie (ˈʃælɪ, -lɪs, ˈʃælɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| a lightweight plain-weave fabric of wool, cotton, etc, usually with a printed design | |
| [C19: probably from a surname] | |
| challie or challie | |
| —n | |
| [C19: probably from a surname] | |
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Challis
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle. |
Etymonline
Word Origin & History
challis
type of fabric for lady's dresses, 1849, of unknown origin, perhaps from the surname.
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