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gingham
[ ging-uhm ]
noun
- yarn-dyed, plain-weave cotton fabric, usually striped or checked.
gingham
/ ˈɡɪŋəm /
noun
- textiles
- a cotton fabric, usually woven of two coloured yarns in a checked or striped design
- ( as modifier )
a gingham dress
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Word History and Origins
Origin of gingham1
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Origin of gingham1
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Example Sentences
The Biba brand exploded in 1964 with the phenomenal success of a pink and white gingham frock called “the Barbara.”
If there's anythin' I hate to see it's a first-class gingham fittin' a woman like it was hung there to air.
The women had on sun-bonnets; and some had linsey-woolsey frocks, some gingham ones, and a few of the young ones had on calico.
Gingham merely knew that a convoy was going up; and intended to go in company, for the sake of the guard.
In short the concern was well arranged, unpretending, and complete—altogether worthy of Gingham.
As we issued from the town, proceeding on our day's march, I looked out for Gingham, right and left.
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