| 1. | (initial capital letter ) Delaine Merino. |
| 2. | a high-quality wool of combing length often used in worsteds. |
| 3. | a high-grade worsted dress goods formerly in use. |

delaine
any high-grade woolen or worsted fabric made of fine combing wool. Delaine was originally a high-quality women's wear dress material.
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