grogram
a coarse fabric of silk, of silk and mohair or wool, or of wool, formerly in use.
Origin of grogram
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How to use grogram in a sentence
Sir Gregory grogram, with a great deal of earnestness, supported the Lords' amendment,—as he was in honour bound to do.
The Prime Minister | Anthony TrollopeIn truth, he thought she looked very pretty in it, better than in grogram or in linsey-woolsey, although at double the cost.
The Golden Dog | William KirbyAdmiral Vernon (18th century) was called by the sailors "Old Grog" from his habit of wearing grogram breeches.
The Romance of Words (4th ed.) | Ernest WeekleyHe stood opposite to Amy for some moments, then said, with a smile, 'I was wrong about the grogram.
The Heir of Redclyffe | Charlotte M. YongeThere must be the church, and all that; and for the rest, Amy, I don't think I shall find out whether you wear lace or grogram.'
The Heir of Redclyffe | Charlotte M. Yonge
British Dictionary definitions for grogram
/ (ˈɡrɒɡrəm) /
a coarse fabric of silk, wool, or silk mixed with wool or mohair, often stiffened with gum, formerly used for clothing
Origin of grogram
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