poldavy

noun

pol·​davy

pälˈdāvē,

pōl-

variants or less commonly poldavis

-və̇s

plural poldavies or poldavys also poldavis

: a coarse canvas or sacking formerly used for sails especially by the British

Word History

Etymology

Middle English poldavy, probably from Pouldavid, locality in Finistère department, northwest France

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