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læp noun
1.
a plain-woven, coarse fabric of jute, hemp, or the like; gunny.
2.
a lightweight fabric made in imitation of this.
verb (used with object)
3.
to wrap with burlap: to burlap and tie a newly dug tree.
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| —n | |
| a coarse fabric woven from jute, hemp, or the like | |
| [C17: from borel coarse cloth, from Old French burel (see | |
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Burlap
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
burlap
1690s, probably from M.E. borel "coarse cloth," from O.Fr. burel (see bureau); or Du. boeren "coarse," perhaps confused with boer "peasant." The second element, -lap, meant "piece of cloth."
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Example sentences
The burlap or hopsack fabric used for dress or pea coat created a loose weave and colors glowed from patchwork effects.
In coldest climates, protect from winter sun and wind with a burlap curtain add to my plant list.
Scrub bricks with burlap to eliminate any mortar stains.
Fist-size oysters-the three-year-olds-went into burlap bags.
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